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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.77, 4,832.38 and 1,930.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.77, 4,832.38 and 1,930.01 is: 2,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.77 : 4,832.38 = 1,930.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.77/4,832.38 = 1,930.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.77x = 4,832.38 × 1,930.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.77x = 9,326,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,541.72/3,501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.38

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