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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.97, 4,828.68 and 1,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.97, 4,828.68 and 1,905.72 is: 2,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.97 : 4,828.68 = 1,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.97/4,828.68 = 1,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.97x = 4,828.68 × 1,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.97x = 9,202,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,107.29/3,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.95

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