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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.32, 4,784.90 and 1,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.32, 4,784.90 and 1,975.23 is: 2,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.32 : 4,784.90 = 1,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.32/4,784.90 = 1,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.32x = 4,784.90 × 1,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.32x = 9,451,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,268.15/3,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.82

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