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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.73, 4,808.83 and 1,992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.73, 4,808.83 and 1,992.79 is: 2,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.73 : 4,808.83 = 1,992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.73/4,808.83 = 1,992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.73x = 4,808.83 × 1,992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.73x = 9,582,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,989.36/3,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.00

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