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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.41, 4,771.25 and 1,965.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.41, 4,771.25 and 1,965.83 is: 2,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.41 : 4,771.25 = 1,965.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.41/4,771.25 = 1,965.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.41x = 4,771.25 × 1,965.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.41x = 9,379,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,432.70/3,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.85

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