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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.99, 4,787.24 and 1,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.99, 4,787.24 and 1,897.10 is: 2,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.99 : 4,787.24 = 1,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.99/4,787.24 = 1,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.99x = 4,787.24 × 1,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.99x = 9,081,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,839.58/3,468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.01

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