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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.81, 4,778.80 and 1,970.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.81, 4,778.80 and 1,970.85 is: 2,719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.81 : 4,778.80 = 1,970.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.81/4,778.80 = 1,970.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.81x = 4,778.80 × 1,970.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.81x = 9,418,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,297.98/3,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.84

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