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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.53, 4,772.89 and 1,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.53, 4,772.89 and 1,966.39 is: 2,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.53 : 4,772.89 = 1,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.53/4,772.89 = 1,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.53x = 4,772.89 × 1,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.53x = 9,385,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385,363.17/3,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.69

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