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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.89, 4,722.41 and 1,929.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.89, 4,722.41 and 1,929.87 is: 2,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.89 : 4,722.41 = 1,929.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.89/4,722.41 = 1,929.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.89x = 4,722.41 × 1,929.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.89x = 9,113,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,642.21/3,421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.34

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