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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.68, 4,571.22 and 1,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.68, 4,571.22 and 1,915.16 is: 2,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.68 : 4,571.22 = 1,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.68/4,571.22 = 1,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.68x = 4,571.22 × 1,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.68x = 8,754,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,617.70/3,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.76

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