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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.52, 4,779.63 and 1,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.52, 4,779.63 and 1,891.62 is: 2,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.52 : 4,779.63 = 1,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.52/4,779.63 = 1,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.52x = 4,779.63 × 1,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.52x = 9,041,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,243.70/3,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.42

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