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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.48, 4,618.72 and 1,929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.48, 4,618.72 and 1,929.91 is: 2,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.48 : 4,618.72 = 1,929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.48/4,618.72 = 1,929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.48x = 4,618.72 × 1,929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.48x = 8,913,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,713.92/3,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.61

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