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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.43, 4,680.41 and 1,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.43, 4,680.41 and 1,975.46 is: 2,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.43 : 4,680.41 = 1,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.43/4,680.41 = 1,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.43x = 4,680.41 × 1,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.43x = 9,245,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,929.46/3,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.27

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