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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.72, 4,469.66 and 1,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.72, 4,469.66 and 1,912.08 is: 2,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.72 : 4,469.66 = 1,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.72/4,469.66 = 1,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.72x = 4,469.66 × 1,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.72x = 8,546,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,347.49/3,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.80

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