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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.83, 4,698.88 and 1,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.83, 4,698.88 and 1,892.56 is: 2,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.83 : 4,698.88 = 1,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.83/4,698.88 = 1,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.83x = 4,698.88 × 1,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.83x = 8,892,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,879.38/3,404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.85

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