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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.20, 4,787.54 and 1,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.20, 4,787.54 and 1,897.30 is: 2,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.20 : 4,787.54 = 1,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.20/4,787.54 = 1,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.20x = 4,787.54 × 1,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.20x = 9,083,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,399.64/3,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.30

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