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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.47, 4,782.50 and 1,893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.47, 4,782.50 and 1,893.66 is: 2,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.47 : 4,782.50 = 1,893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.47/4,782.50 = 1,893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.47x = 4,782.50 × 1,893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.47x = 9,056,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,419.48/3,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.33

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