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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.97, 4,781.43 and 1,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.97, 4,781.43 and 1,973.04 is: 2,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.97 : 4,781.43 = 1,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.97/4,781.43 = 1,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.97x = 4,781.43 × 1,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.97x = 9,433,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,952.65/3,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.67

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