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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.12, 4,614.78 and 1,927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.12, 4,614.78 and 1,927.81 is: 2,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.12 : 4,614.78 = 1,927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.12/4,614.78 = 1,927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.12x = 4,614.78 × 1,927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.12x = 8,896,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,419.03/3,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.32

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