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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.68, 4,837.89 and 1,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.68, 4,837.89 and 1,912.34 is: 2,639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.68 : 4,837.89 = 1,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.68/4,837.89 = 1,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.68x = 4,837.89 × 1,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.68x = 9,251,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,666.37/3,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.05

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