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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.64, 4,471.32 and 1,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.64, 4,471.32 and 1,913.76 is: 2,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.64 : 4,471.32 = 1,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.64/4,471.32 = 1,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.64x = 4,471.32 × 1,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.64x = 8,557,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557,033.36/3,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.35

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