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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.67, 4,778.34 and 1,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.67, 4,778.34 and 1,970.38 is: 2,719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.67 : 4,778.34 = 1,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.67/4,778.34 = 1,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.67x = 4,778.34 × 1,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.67x = 9,415,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,145.57/3,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.04

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