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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.50, 4,597.88 and 1,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.50, 4,597.88 and 1,934.25 is: 2,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.50 : 4,597.88 = 1,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.50/4,597.88 = 1,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.50x = 4,597.88 × 1,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.50x = 8,893,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,439.72/3,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.50

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