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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.53, 4,720.37 and 1,928.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.53, 4,720.37 and 1,928.41 is: 2,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.53 : 4,720.37 = 1,928.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.53/4,720.37 = 1,928.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.53x = 4,720.37 × 1,928.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.53x = 9,102,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,808.71/3,420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.23

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