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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.23, 4,773.87 and 1,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.23, 4,773.87 and 1,967.28 is: 2,714.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.23 : 4,773.87 = 1,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.23/4,773.87 = 1,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.23x = 4,773.87 × 1,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.23x = 9,391,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,538.97/3,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.92

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