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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.34, 4,777.61 and 1,969.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.34, 4,777.61 and 1,969.85 is: 2,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.34 : 4,777.61 = 1,969.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.34/4,777.61 = 1,969.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.34x = 4,777.61 × 1,969.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.34x = 9,411,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411,141.32/3,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.15

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