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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.89, 4,767.96 and 1,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.89, 4,767.96 and 1,962.81 is: 2,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.89 : 4,767.96 = 1,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.89/4,767.96 = 1,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.89x = 4,767.96 × 1,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.89x = 9,358,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358,599.57/3,454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.80

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