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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.33, 4,819.52 and 1,920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.33, 4,819.52 and 1,920.42 is: 2,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.33 : 4,819.52 = 1,920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.33/4,819.52 = 1,920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.33x = 4,819.52 × 1,920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.33x = 9,255,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255,493.00/3,492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.23

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