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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.78, 4,774.14 and 1,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.78, 4,774.14 and 1,967.58 is: 2,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.78 : 4,774.14 = 1,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.78/4,774.14 = 1,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.78x = 4,774.14 × 1,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.78x = 9,393,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,502.38/3,459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.06

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