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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.61, 4,709.42 and 1,920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.61, 4,709.42 and 1,920.56 is: 2,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.61 : 4,709.42 = 1,920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.61/4,709.42 = 1,920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.61x = 4,709.42 × 1,920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.61x = 9,044,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,697.73/3,412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.37

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