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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.54, 4,614.92 and 1,928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.54, 4,614.92 and 1,928.28 is: 2,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.54 : 4,614.92 = 1,928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.54/4,614.92 = 1,928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.54x = 4,614.92 × 1,928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.54x = 8,898,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898,857.94/3,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.71

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