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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.68, 4,590 and 1,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.68, 4,590 and 1,929.24 is: 2,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.68 : 4,590 = 1,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.68/4,590 = 1,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.68x = 4,590 × 1,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.68x = 8,855,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,211.60/3,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.68

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