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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.06, 4,614.72 and 1,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.06, 4,614.72 and 1,927.71 is: 2,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.06 : 4,614.72 = 1,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.06/4,614.72 = 1,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.06x = 4,614.72 × 1,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.06x = 8,895,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,841.89/3,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.20

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