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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.65, 4,762.97 and 1,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.65, 4,762.97 and 1,959.56 is: 2,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.65 : 4,762.97 = 1,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.65/4,762.97 = 1,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.65x = 4,762.97 × 1,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.65x = 9,333,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,291.88/3,450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.80

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