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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.65, 4,709.57 and 1,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.65, 4,709.57 and 1,920.50 is: 2,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.65 : 4,709.57 = 1,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.65/4,709.57 = 1,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.65x = 4,709.57 × 1,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.65x = 9,044,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,696.03/3,412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.34

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