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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.99, 4,724.97 and 1,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.99, 4,724.97 and 1,931.82 is: 2,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.99 : 4,724.97 = 1,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.99/4,724.97 = 1,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.99x = 4,724.97 × 1,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.99x = 9,127,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,791.55/3,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.83

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