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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.76, 4,782.77 and 1,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.76, 4,782.77 and 1,893.86 is: 2,613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.76 : 4,782.77 = 1,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.76/4,782.77 = 1,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.76x = 4,782.77 × 1,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.76x = 9,057,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057,863.41/3,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.53

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