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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.72, 4,775.43 and 1,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.72, 4,775.43 and 1,968.47 is: 2,717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.72 : 4,775.43 = 1,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.72/4,775.43 = 1,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.72x = 4,775.43 × 1,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.72x = 9,400,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,266.81/3,459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.06

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