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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.37, 4,781.98 and 1,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.37, 4,781.98 and 1,893.46 is: 2,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.37 : 4,781.98 = 1,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.37/4,781.98 = 1,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.37x = 4,781.98 × 1,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.37x = 9,054,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,487.85/3,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.85

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