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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.30, 4,819.34 and 1,920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.30, 4,819.34 and 1,920.38 is: 2,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.30 : 4,819.34 = 1,920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.30/4,819.34 = 1,920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.30x = 4,819.34 × 1,920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.30x = 9,254,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,964.15/3,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.11

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