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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.62, 4,769.94 and 1,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.62, 4,769.94 and 1,964.33 is: 2,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.62 : 4,769.94 = 1,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.62/4,769.94 = 1,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.62x = 4,769.94 × 1,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.62x = 9,369,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369,712.39/3,456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.66

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