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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.91, 6,583.28 and 1,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.91, 6,583.28 and 1,924.65 is: 2,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.91 : 6,583.28 = 1,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.91/6,583.28 = 1,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.91x = 6,583.28 × 1,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.91x = 12,670,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670,500.23/4,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.96

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