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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.99, 4,835.69 and 1,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.99, 4,835.69 and 1,932.08 is: 2,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.99 : 4,835.69 = 1,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.99/4,835.69 = 1,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.99x = 4,835.69 × 1,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.99x = 9,342,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,939.94/3,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.37

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