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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.28, 4,787.62 and 1,897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.28, 4,787.62 and 1,897.37 is: 2,618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.28 : 4,787.62 = 1,897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.28/4,787.62 = 1,897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.28x = 4,787.62 × 1,897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.28x = 9,083,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,857.88/3,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.37

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