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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.82, 4,808.76 and 1,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.82, 4,808.76 and 1,992.26 is: 2,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.82 : 4,808.76 = 1,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.82/4,808.76 = 1,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.82x = 4,808.76 × 1,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.82x = 9,580,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580,300.20/3,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.15

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