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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.39, 4,724.31 and 1,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.39, 4,724.31 and 1,931.32 is: 2,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.39 : 4,724.31 = 1,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.39/4,724.31 = 1,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.39x = 4,724.31 × 1,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.39x = 9,124,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,154.39/3,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.24

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