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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.64, 4,709.46 and 1,920.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.64, 4,709.46 and 1,920.58 is: 2,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.64 : 4,709.46 = 1,920.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.64/4,709.46 = 1,920.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.64x = 4,709.46 × 1,920.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.64x = 9,044,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,894.69/3,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.41

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