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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.76, 4,757.70 and 1,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.76, 4,757.70 and 1,956.04 is: 2,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.76 : 4,757.70 = 1,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.76/4,757.70 = 1,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.76x = 4,757.70 × 1,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.76x = 9,306,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306,251.51/3,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.22

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