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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.52, 4,785.22 and 1,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.52, 4,785.22 and 1,975.44 is: 2,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.52 : 4,785.22 = 1,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.52/4,785.22 = 1,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.52x = 4,785.22 × 1,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.52x = 9,452,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,915.00/3,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.13

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