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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.92, 4,833 and 2,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.92, 4,833 and 2,614.20 is: 3,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.92 : 4,833 = 2,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.92/4,833 = 2,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.92x = 4,833 × 2,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.92x = 12,634,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634,428.60/3,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.92

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