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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.12, 4,787.36 and 1,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.12, 4,787.36 and 1,897.28 is: 2,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.12 : 4,787.36 = 1,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.12/4,787.36 = 1,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.12x = 4,787.36 × 1,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.12x = 9,082,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,962.38/3,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.23

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