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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.35, 4,787.72 and 1,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.35, 4,787.72 and 1,897.47 is: 2,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.35 : 4,787.72 = 1,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.35/4,787.72 = 1,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.35x = 4,787.72 × 1,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.35x = 9,084,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084,545.58/3,469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.52

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