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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.76, 4,567.68 and 1,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.76, 4,567.68 and 1,912.48 is: 2,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.76 : 4,567.68 = 1,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.76/4,567.68 = 1,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.76x = 4,567.68 × 1,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.76x = 8,735,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,596.65/3,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.34

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