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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.94, 4,784.71 and 1,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.94, 4,784.71 and 1,975.34 is: 2,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.94 : 4,784.71 = 1,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.94/4,784.71 = 1,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.94x = 4,784.71 × 1,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.94x = 9,451,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,429.05/3,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.16

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