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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.43, 4,709.39 and 1,920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.43, 4,709.39 and 1,920.47 is: 2,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.43 : 4,709.39 = 1,920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.43/4,709.39 = 1,920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.43x = 4,709.39 × 1,920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.43x = 9,044,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,209.06/3,412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.38

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