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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.93, 4,785.30 and 1,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.93, 4,785.30 and 1,975.65 is: 2,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.93 : 4,785.30 = 1,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.93/4,785.30 = 1,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.93x = 4,785.30 × 1,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.93x = 9,454,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,077.95/3,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.15

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