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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.93, 4,821.55 and 1,921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.93, 4,821.55 and 1,921.99 is: 2,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.93 : 4,821.55 = 1,921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.93/4,821.55 = 1,921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.93x = 4,821.55 × 1,921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.93x = 9,266,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,970.88/3,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.31

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