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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.73, 4,774.41 and 1,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.73, 4,774.41 and 1,887.82 is: 2,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.73 : 4,774.41 = 1,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.73/4,774.41 = 1,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.73x = 4,774.41 × 1,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.73x = 9,013,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013,226.69/3,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.18

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