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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.35, 4,827.62 and 1,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.35, 4,827.62 and 1,926.45 is: 2,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.35 : 4,827.62 = 1,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.35/4,827.62 = 1,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.35x = 4,827.62 × 1,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.35x = 9,300,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,173.37/3,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.45

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