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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.49, 4,771.74 and 1,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.49, 4,771.74 and 1,965.63 is: 2,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.49 : 4,771.74 = 1,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.49/4,771.74 = 1,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.49x = 4,771.74 × 1,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.49x = 9,379,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,475.30/3,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.80

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