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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.61, 4,619.61 and 1,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.61, 4,619.61 and 1,931.28 is: 2,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.61 : 4,619.61 = 1,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.61/4,619.61 = 1,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.61x = 4,619.61 × 1,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.61x = 8,921,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,760.40/3,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.11

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