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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.59, 4,828.32 and 1,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.59, 4,828.32 and 1,926.96 is: 2,659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.59 : 4,828.32 = 1,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.59/4,828.32 = 1,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.59x = 4,828.32 × 1,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.59x = 9,303,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,979.51/3,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.35

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