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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.03, 4,826.79 and 1,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.03, 4,826.79 and 1,926.23 is: 2,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.03 : 4,826.79 = 1,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.03/4,826.79 = 1,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.03x = 4,826.79 × 1,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.03x = 9,297,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,297,483.57/3,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.92

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