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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.81, 4,719.25 and 1,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.81, 4,719.25 and 1,927.71 is: 2,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.81 : 4,719.25 = 1,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.81/4,719.25 = 1,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.81x = 4,719.25 × 1,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.81x = 9,097,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,351.75/3,419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.19

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