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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.73, 4,785.48 and 1,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.73, 4,785.48 and 1,895.82 is: 2,616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.73 : 4,785.48 = 1,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.73/4,785.48 = 1,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.73x = 4,785.48 × 1,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.73x = 9,072,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,408.69/3,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.24

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