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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.82, 4,832.54 and 1,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.82, 4,832.54 and 1,929.94 is: 2,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.82 : 4,832.54 = 1,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.82/4,832.54 = 1,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.82x = 4,832.54 × 1,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.82x = 9,326,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,512.25/3,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.33

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