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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.93, 4,778.91 and 1,891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.93, 4,778.91 and 1,891.08 is: 2,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.93 : 4,778.91 = 1,891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.93/4,778.91 = 1,891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.93x = 4,778.91 × 1,891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.93x = 9,037,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037,301.12/3,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.73

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