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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.88, 4,821.66 and 1,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.88, 4,821.66 and 1,913.96 is: 2,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.88 : 4,821.66 = 1,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.88/4,821.66 = 1,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.88x = 4,821.66 × 1,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.88x = 9,228,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,464.37/3,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.23

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