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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.77, 4,829.72 and 1,927.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.77, 4,829.72 and 1,927.89 is: 2,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.77 : 4,829.72 = 1,927.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.77/4,829.72 = 1,927.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.77x = 4,829.72 × 1,927.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.77x = 9,311,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311,159.25/3,499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.51

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