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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.60, 4,476.98 and 1,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.60, 4,476.98 and 1,918.72 is: 2,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.60 : 4,476.98 = 1,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.60/4,476.98 = 1,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.60x = 4,476.98 × 1,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.60x = 8,590,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,071.07/3,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.50

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