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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.68, 4,767.39 and 1,882.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.68, 4,767.39 and 1,882.79 is: 2,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.68 : 4,767.39 = 1,882.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.68/4,767.39 = 1,882.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.68x = 4,767.39 × 1,882.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.68x = 8,975,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975,994.22/3,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.21

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