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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.43, 4,773.63 and 1,967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.43, 4,773.63 and 1,967.14 is: 2,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.43 : 4,773.63 = 1,967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.43/4,773.63 = 1,967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.43x = 4,773.63 × 1,967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.43x = 9,390,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,398.52/3,459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.44

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