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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.41, 4,783.86 and 1,974.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.41, 4,783.86 and 1,974.27 is: 2,723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.41 : 4,783.86 = 1,974.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.41/4,783.86 = 1,974.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.41x = 4,783.86 × 1,974.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.41x = 9,444,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,623.88/3,467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.83

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