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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.21, 4,606.43 and 1,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.21, 4,606.43 and 1,921.52 is: 2,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.21 : 4,606.43 = 1,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.21/4,606.43 = 1,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.21x = 4,606.43 × 1,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.21x = 8,851,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,314.73/3,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.52

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