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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.68, 4,770.48 and 1,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.68, 4,770.48 and 1,965.12 is: 2,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.68 : 4,770.48 = 1,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.68/4,770.48 = 1,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.68x = 4,770.48 × 1,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.68x = 9,374,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,565.66/3,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.23

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