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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.17, 4,809.49 and 1,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.17, 4,809.49 and 1,913.23 is: 2,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.17 : 4,809.49 = 1,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.17/4,809.49 = 1,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.17x = 4,809.49 × 1,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.17x = 9,201,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,660.55/3,485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.23

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