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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.79, 4,765.98 and 1,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.79, 4,765.98 and 1,961.74 is: 2,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.79 : 4,765.98 = 1,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.79/4,765.98 = 1,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.79x = 4,765.98 × 1,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.79x = 9,349,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,613.61/3,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.06

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