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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.76, 4,772.97 and 1,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.76, 4,772.97 and 1,966.74 is: 2,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.76 : 4,772.97 = 1,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.76/4,772.97 = 1,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.76x = 4,772.97 × 1,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.76x = 9,387,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387,191.02/3,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.03

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