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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.76, 4,832.52 and 1,929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.76, 4,832.52 and 1,929.86 is: 2,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.76 : 4,832.52 = 1,929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.76/4,832.52 = 1,929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.76x = 4,832.52 × 1,929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.76x = 9,326,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,053.24/3,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.25

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