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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.60, 4,718.97 and 1,927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.60, 4,718.97 and 1,927.35 is: 2,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.60 : 4,718.97 = 1,927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.60/4,718.97 = 1,927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.60x = 4,718.97 × 1,927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.60x = 9,095,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,106.83/3,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.70

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