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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.92, 4,865.57 and 1,932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.92, 4,865.57 and 1,932.27 is: 2,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.92 : 4,865.57 = 1,932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.92/4,865.57 = 1,932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.92x = 4,865.57 × 1,932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.92x = 9,401,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,594.94/3,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.42

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