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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.70, 4,834.99 and 1,931.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.70, 4,834.99 and 1,931.79 is: 2,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.70 : 4,834.99 = 1,931.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.70/4,834.99 = 1,931.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.70x = 4,834.99 × 1,931.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.70x = 9,340,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,185.33/3,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.81

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