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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.85, 4,785.90 and 1,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.85, 4,785.90 and 1,975.83 is: 2,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.85 : 4,785.90 = 1,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.85/4,785.90 = 1,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.85x = 4,785.90 × 1,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.85x = 9,456,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,124.80/3,467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.80

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