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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.74, 4,771.65 and 1,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.74, 4,771.65 and 1,885.83 is: 2,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.74 : 4,771.65 = 1,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.74/4,771.65 = 1,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.74x = 4,771.65 × 1,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.74x = 8,998,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,520.72/3,457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.43

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