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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.83, 4,742.82 and 1,924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.83, 4,742.82 and 1,924.47 is: 2,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.83 : 4,742.82 = 1,924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.83/4,742.82 = 1,924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.83x = 4,742.82 × 1,924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.83x = 9,127,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,414.81/3,436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.77

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