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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.39, 4,782.06 and 1,893.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.39, 4,782.06 and 1,893.54 is: 2,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.39 : 4,782.06 = 1,893.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.39/4,782.06 = 1,893.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.39x = 4,782.06 × 1,893.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.39x = 9,055,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,021.89/3,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.99

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