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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.39, 4,827.60 and 1,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.39, 4,827.60 and 1,926.59 is: 2,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.39 : 4,827.60 = 1,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.39/4,827.60 = 1,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.39x = 4,827.60 × 1,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.39x = 9,300,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,781.75/3,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.59

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