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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.53, 4,614.23 and 1,927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.53, 4,614.23 and 1,927.43 is: 2,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.53 : 4,614.23 = 1,927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.53/4,614.23 = 1,927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.53x = 4,614.23 × 1,927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.53x = 8,893,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,605.33/3,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.94

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