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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.48, 4,615.96 and 1,927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.48, 4,615.96 and 1,927.91 is: 2,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.48 : 4,615.96 = 1,927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.48/4,615.96 = 1,927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.48x = 4,615.96 × 1,927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.48x = 8,899,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,162.16/3,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.85

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