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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.59, 4,779.76 and 1,891.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.59, 4,779.76 and 1,891.69 is: 2,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.59 : 4,779.76 = 1,891.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.59/4,779.76 = 1,891.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.59x = 4,779.76 × 1,891.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.59x = 9,041,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,811.06/3,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.53

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