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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.51, 4,588.38 and 1,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.51, 4,588.38 and 1,927.26 is: 2,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.51 : 4,588.38 = 1,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.51/4,588.38 = 1,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.51x = 4,588.38 × 1,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.51x = 8,843,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,001.24/3,324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.94

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