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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.95, 4,614.53 and 1,927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.95, 4,614.53 and 1,927.35 is: 2,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.95 : 4,614.53 = 1,927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.95/4,614.53 = 1,927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.95x = 4,614.53 × 1,927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.95x = 8,893,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,804.76/3,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.67

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