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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.35, 4,672.04 and 1,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.35, 4,672.04 and 1,969.47 is: 2,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.35 : 4,672.04 = 1,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.35/4,672.04 = 1,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.35x = 4,672.04 × 1,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.35x = 9,201,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,432.77/3,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.02

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