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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.43, 4,614.42 and 1,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.43, 4,614.42 and 1,926.86 is: 2,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.43 : 4,614.42 = 1,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.43/4,614.42 = 1,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.43x = 4,614.42 × 1,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.43x = 8,891,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,325.47/3,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.34

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