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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.74, 4,786.97 and 1,976.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.74, 4,786.97 and 1,976.99 is: 2,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.74 : 4,786.97 = 1,976.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.74/4,786.97 = 1,976.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.74x = 4,786.97 × 1,976.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.74x = 9,463,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463,758.00/3,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.30

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