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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.47, 4,782.21 and 1,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.47, 4,782.21 and 1,893.62 is: 2,613.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.47 : 4,782.21 = 1,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.47/4,782.21 = 1,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.47x = 4,782.21 × 1,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.47x = 9,055,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,688.50/3,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.12

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