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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.68, 4,572.06 and 1,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.68, 4,572.06 and 1,916.24 is: 2,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.68 : 4,572.06 = 1,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.68/4,572.06 = 1,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.68x = 4,572.06 × 1,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.68x = 8,761,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,164.25/3,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.74

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