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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.26, 4,773.65 and 1,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.26, 4,773.65 and 1,887.32 is: 2,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.26 : 4,773.65 = 1,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.26/4,773.65 = 1,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.26x = 4,773.65 × 1,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.26x = 9,009,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,371.81/3,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.43

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