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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.23, 4,614 and 1,927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.23, 4,614 and 1,927.35 is: 2,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.23 : 4,614 = 1,927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.23/4,614 = 1,927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.23x = 4,614 × 1,927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.23x = 8,892,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,792.90/3,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.94

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