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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.50, 4,613.49 and 1,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.50, 4,613.49 and 1,927.17 is: 2,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.50 : 4,613.49 = 1,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.50/4,613.49 = 1,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.50x = 4,613.49 × 1,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.50x = 8,890,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,979.52/3,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.18

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