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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.38, 4,782.23 and 1,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.38, 4,782.23 and 1,893.47 is: 2,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.38 : 4,782.23 = 1,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.38/4,782.23 = 1,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.38x = 4,782.23 × 1,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.38x = 9,054,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,975.66/3,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.99

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