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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.95, 4,832.40 and 1,930.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.95, 4,832.40 and 1,930.05 is: 2,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.95 : 4,832.40 = 1,930.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.95/4,832.40 = 1,930.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.95x = 4,832.40 × 1,930.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.95x = 9,326,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,773.62/3,501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.31

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