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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.98, 4,767.93 and 1,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.98, 4,767.93 and 1,883.14 is: 2,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.98 : 4,767.93 = 1,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.98/4,767.93 = 1,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.98x = 4,767.93 × 1,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.98x = 8,978,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978,679.70/3,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.76

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