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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.92, 4,778.28 and 1,970.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.92, 4,778.28 and 1,970.87 is: 2,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.92 : 4,778.28 = 1,970.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.92/4,778.28 = 1,970.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.92x = 4,778.28 × 1,970.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.92x = 9,417,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417,337.42/3,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.48

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