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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.35, 4,714.52 and 1,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.35, 4,714.52 and 1,924.29 is: 2,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.35 : 4,714.52 = 1,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.35/4,714.52 = 1,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.35x = 4,714.52 × 1,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.35x = 9,072,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,070.50/3,416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.49

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