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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.37, 4,771.38 and 1,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.37, 4,771.38 and 1,965.72 is: 2,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.37 : 4,771.38 = 1,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.37/4,771.38 = 1,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.37x = 4,771.38 × 1,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.37x = 9,379,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,197.09/3,458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.03

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