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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.54, 4,819.86 and 1,920.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.54, 4,819.86 and 1,920.78 is: 2,650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.54 : 4,819.86 = 1,920.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.54/4,819.86 = 1,920.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.54x = 4,819.86 × 1,920.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.54x = 9,257,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,890.69/3,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.76

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