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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.76, 6,396.21 and 1,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.76, 6,396.21 and 1,924.38 is: 2,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.76 : 6,396.21 = 1,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.76/6,396.21 = 1,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.76x = 6,396.21 × 1,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.76x = 12,308,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,738.60/4,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.50

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