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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.81, 4,826.93 and 1,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.81, 4,826.93 and 1,925.87 is: 2,657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.81 : 4,826.93 = 1,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.81/4,826.93 = 1,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.81x = 4,826.93 × 1,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.81x = 9,296,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,005.92/3,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.67

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