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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.81, 4,774.46 and 1,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.81, 4,774.46 and 1,887.93 is: 2,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.81 : 4,774.46 = 1,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.81/4,774.46 = 1,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.81x = 4,774.46 × 1,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.81x = 9,013,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013,827.12/3,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.30

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