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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.76, 4,472.88 and 1,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.76, 4,472.88 and 1,914.40 is: 2,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.76 : 4,472.88 = 1,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.76/4,472.88 = 1,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.76x = 4,472.88 × 1,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.76x = 8,562,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,881.47/3,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.24

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