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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.72, 4,470.96 and 1,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.72, 4,470.96 and 1,913.48 is: 2,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.72 : 4,470.96 = 1,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.72/4,470.96 = 1,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.72x = 4,470.96 × 1,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.72x = 8,555,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,092.54/3,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.69

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