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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.72, 4,416.12 and 1,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.72, 4,416.12 and 1,924.97 is: 2,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.72 : 4,416.12 = 1,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.72/4,416.12 = 1,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.72x = 4,416.12 × 1,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.72x = 8,500,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500,876.44/3,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.93

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