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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.65, 4,846.19 and 1,934.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.65, 4,846.19 and 1,934.39 is: 2,897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.65 : 4,846.19 = 1,934.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.65/4,846.19 = 1,934.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.65x = 4,846.19 × 1,934.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.65x = 9,374,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,411.80/3,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.23

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