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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.52, 4,619.51 and 1,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.52, 4,619.51 and 1,931.21 is: 2,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.52 : 4,619.51 = 1,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.52/4,619.51 = 1,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.52x = 4,619.51 × 1,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.52x = 8,921,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,254.46/3,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.03

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