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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.26, 4,827.60 and 1,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.26, 4,827.60 and 1,926.32 is: 2,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.26 : 4,827.60 = 1,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.26/4,827.60 = 1,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.26x = 4,827.60 × 1,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.26x = 9,299,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,478.29/3,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.32

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