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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.28, 4,787.76 and 1,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.28, 4,787.76 and 1,977.60 is: 2,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.28 : 4,787.76 = 1,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.28/4,787.76 = 1,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.28x = 4,787.76 × 1,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.28x = 9,468,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,274.18/3,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.18

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