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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.51, 4,782.51 and 1,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.51, 4,782.51 and 1,973.18 is: 2,723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.51 : 4,782.51 = 1,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.51/4,782.51 = 1,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.51x = 4,782.51 × 1,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.51x = 9,436,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436,753.08/3,465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.05

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