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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.76, 4,709.49 and 1,920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.76, 4,709.49 and 1,920.59 is: 2,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.76 : 4,709.49 = 1,920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.76/4,709.49 = 1,920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.76x = 4,709.49 × 1,920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.76x = 9,044,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,983.87/3,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.34

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