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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.87, 4,785.57 and 1,895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.87, 4,785.57 and 1,895.93 is: 2,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.87 : 4,785.57 = 1,895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.87/4,785.57 = 1,895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.87x = 4,785.57 × 1,895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.87x = 9,073,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,081.80/3,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.33

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