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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.70, 4,826.71 and 1,925.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.70, 4,826.71 and 1,925.79 is: 2,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.70 : 4,826.71 = 1,925.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.70/4,826.71 = 1,925.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.70x = 4,826.71 × 1,925.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.70x = 9,295,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,229.85/3,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.53

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