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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.53, 4,724.37 and 1,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.53, 4,724.37 and 1,931.36 is: 2,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.53 : 4,724.37 = 1,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.53/4,724.37 = 1,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.53x = 4,724.37 × 1,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.53x = 9,124,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,435.62/3,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.22

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