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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.95, 4,786.08 and 1,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.95, 4,786.08 and 1,975.54 is: 2,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.95 : 4,786.08 = 1,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.95/4,786.08 = 1,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.95x = 4,786.08 × 1,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.95x = 9,455,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455,092.48/3,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.42

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