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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.51, 4,769.64 and 1,943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.51, 4,769.64 and 1,943.91 is: 2,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.51 : 4,769.64 = 1,943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.51/4,769.64 = 1,943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.51x = 4,769.64 × 1,943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.51x = 9,271,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271,750.89/3,456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.40

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