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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.15, 4,784.66 and 1,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.15, 4,784.66 and 1,975.20 is: 2,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.15 : 4,784.66 = 1,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.15/4,784.66 = 1,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.15x = 4,784.66 × 1,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.15x = 9,450,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,677.33/3,467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.78

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