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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.78, 4,709.82 and 1,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.78, 4,709.82 and 1,920.76 is: 2,650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.78 : 4,709.82 = 1,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.78/4,709.82 = 1,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.78x = 4,709.82 × 1,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.78x = 9,046,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,433.86/3,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.75

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