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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.21, 4,614.44 and 1,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.21, 4,614.44 and 1,927.72 is: 2,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.21 : 4,614.44 = 1,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.21/4,614.44 = 1,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.21x = 4,614.44 × 1,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.21x = 8,895,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,344.41/3,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.92

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