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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.55, 4,784.72 and 1,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.55, 4,784.72 and 1,975.23 is: 2,725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.55 : 4,784.72 = 1,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.55/4,784.72 = 1,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.55x = 4,784.72 × 1,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.55x = 9,450,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,912.61/3,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.53

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