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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.99, 4,807.98 and 1,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.99, 4,807.98 and 1,912.08 is: 2,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.99 : 4,807.98 = 1,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.99/4,807.98 = 1,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.99x = 4,807.98 × 1,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.99x = 9,193,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,242.40/3,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.71

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