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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.51, 4,784.65 and 1,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.51, 4,784.65 and 1,975.31 is: 2,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.51 : 4,784.65 = 1,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.51/4,784.65 = 1,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.51x = 4,784.65 × 1,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.51x = 9,451,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,182.99/3,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.42

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