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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.61, 4,785.02 and 1,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.61, 4,785.02 and 1,975.44 is: 2,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.61 : 4,785.02 = 1,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.61/4,785.02 = 1,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.61x = 4,785.02 × 1,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.61x = 9,452,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,519.58/3,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.95

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