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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.91, 4,782.97 and 1,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.91, 4,782.97 and 1,894.04 is: 2,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.91 : 4,782.97 = 1,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.91/4,782.97 = 1,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.91x = 4,782.97 × 1,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.91x = 9,059,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,103.11/3,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.78

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