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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.93, 4,783.26 and 1,974.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.93, 4,783.26 and 1,974.31 is: 2,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.93 : 4,783.26 = 1,974.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.93/4,783.26 = 1,974.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.93x = 4,783.26 × 1,974.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.93x = 9,443,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,638.05/3,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.71

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