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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.76, 4,809.17 and 1,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.76, 4,809.17 and 1,992.62 is: 2,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.76 : 4,809.17 = 1,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.76/4,809.17 = 1,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.76x = 4,809.17 × 1,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.76x = 9,582,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,843.34/3,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.14

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