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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.68, 6,350.40 and 1,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.68, 6,350.40 and 1,924.80 is: 2,888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.68 : 6,350.40 = 1,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.68/6,350.40 = 1,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.68x = 6,350.40 × 1,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.68x = 12,223,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,249.92/4,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.51

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