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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.62, 4,782.29 and 1,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.62, 4,782.29 and 1,973.24 is: 2,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.62 : 4,782.29 = 1,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.62/4,782.29 = 1,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.62x = 4,782.29 × 1,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.62x = 9,436,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436,622.81/3,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.92

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