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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.22, 4,809.68 and 1,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.22, 4,809.68 and 1,913.32 is: 2,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.22 : 4,809.68 = 1,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.22/4,809.68 = 1,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.22x = 4,809.68 × 1,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.22x = 9,202,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,456.94/3,485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.42

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