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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.46, 4,809.92 and 1,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.46, 4,809.92 and 1,913.52 is: 2,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.46 : 4,809.92 = 1,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.46/4,809.92 = 1,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.46x = 4,809.92 × 1,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.46x = 9,203,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,868.55/3,485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.65

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