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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.58, 4,778.58 and 1,970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.58, 4,778.58 and 1,970.63 is: 2,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.58 : 4,778.58 = 1,970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.58/4,778.58 = 1,970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.58x = 4,778.58 × 1,970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.58x = 9,416,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,803.44/3,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.59

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