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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.62, 4,767.48 and 1,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.62, 4,767.48 and 1,882.74 is: 2,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.62 : 4,767.48 = 1,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.62/4,767.48 = 1,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.62x = 4,767.48 × 1,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.62x = 8,975,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975,925.30/3,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.24

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