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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.31, 4,593.17 and 1,912.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.31, 4,593.17 and 1,912.49 is: 2,638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.31 : 4,593.17 = 1,912.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.31/4,593.17 = 1,912.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.31x = 4,593.17 × 1,912.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.31x = 8,784,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,359.17/3,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.49

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