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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.91, 4,771.97 and 1,886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.91, 4,771.97 and 1,886.01 is: 2,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.91 : 4,771.97 = 1,886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.91/4,771.97 = 1,886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.91x = 4,771.97 × 1,886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.91x = 8,999,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,983.14/3,457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.72

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