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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.21, 4,827.47 and 1,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.21, 4,827.47 and 1,926.27 is: 2,658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.21 : 4,827.47 = 1,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.21/4,827.47 = 1,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.21x = 4,827.47 × 1,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.21x = 9,299,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,001.01/3,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.22

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