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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.86, 4,773.63 and 1,925.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.86, 4,773.63 and 1,925.94 is: 2,658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.86 : 4,773.63 = 1,925.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.86/4,773.63 = 1,925.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.86x = 4,773.63 × 1,925.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.86x = 9,193,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,715.33/3,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.02

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