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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.77, 4,777.06 and 1,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.77, 4,777.06 and 1,969.68 is: 2,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.77 : 4,777.06 = 1,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.77/4,777.06 = 1,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.77x = 4,777.06 × 1,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.77x = 9,409,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,269.69/3,461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.06

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