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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.07, 4,777.80 and 1,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.07, 4,777.80 and 1,970.25 is: 2,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.07 : 4,777.80 = 1,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.07/4,777.80 = 1,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.07x = 4,777.80 × 1,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.07x = 9,413,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413,460.45/3,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.03

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