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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.83, 4,766.24 and 1,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.83, 4,766.24 and 1,961.81 is: 2,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.83 : 4,766.24 = 1,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.83/4,766.24 = 1,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.83x = 4,766.24 × 1,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.83x = 9,350,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350,423.65/3,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.27

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