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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.65, 4,774.30 and 1,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.65, 4,774.30 and 1,887.74 is: 2,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.65 : 4,774.30 = 1,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.65/4,774.30 = 1,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.65x = 4,774.30 × 1,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.65x = 9,012,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,637.08/3,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.07

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