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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.65, 4,749.39 and 1,929.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.65, 4,749.39 and 1,929.15 is: 2,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.65 : 4,749.39 = 1,929.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.65/4,749.39 = 1,929.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.65x = 4,749.39 × 1,929.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.65x = 9,162,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,285.72/3,441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.18

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