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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.80, 4,767.36 and 1,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.80, 4,767.36 and 1,962.24 is: 2,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.80 : 4,767.36 = 1,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.80/4,767.36 = 1,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.80x = 4,767.36 × 1,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.80x = 9,354,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354,704.49/3,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.74

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