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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.78, 4,819.98 and 1,920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.78, 4,819.98 and 1,920.84 is: 2,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.78 : 4,819.98 = 1,920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.78/4,819.98 = 1,920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.78x = 4,819.98 × 1,920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.78x = 9,258,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,410.38/3,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.73

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