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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.83, 4,821.39 and 1,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.83, 4,821.39 and 1,921.92 is: 2,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.83 : 4,821.39 = 1,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.83/4,821.39 = 1,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.83x = 4,821.39 × 1,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.83x = 9,266,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,325.87/3,493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.20

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