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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.79, 4,767.62 and 1,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.79, 4,767.62 and 1,962.72 is: 2,708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.79 : 4,767.62 = 1,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.79/4,767.62 = 1,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.79x = 4,767.62 × 1,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.79x = 9,357,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,503.13/3,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.56

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