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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.92, 4,714.44 and 1,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.92, 4,714.44 and 1,923.90 is: 2,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.92 : 4,714.44 = 1,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.92/4,714.44 = 1,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.92x = 4,714.44 × 1,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.92x = 9,070,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070,111.12/3,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.25

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