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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.74, 4,859.45 and 1,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.74, 4,859.45 and 1,924.70 is: 2,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.74 : 4,859.45 = 1,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.74/4,859.45 = 1,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.74x = 4,859.45 × 1,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.74x = 9,352,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,983.42/3,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.39

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