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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.99, 4,709.55 and 1,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.99, 4,709.55 and 1,920.88 is: 2,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.99 : 4,709.55 = 1,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.99/4,709.55 = 1,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.99x = 4,709.55 × 1,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.99x = 9,046,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,480.40/3,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.60

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