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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.55, 4,779.56 and 1,891.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.55, 4,779.56 and 1,891.65 is: 2,610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.55 : 4,779.56 = 1,891.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.55/4,779.56 = 1,891.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.55x = 4,779.56 × 1,891.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.55x = 9,041,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,245.22/3,463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.40

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