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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.36, 4,787.52 and 1,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.36, 4,787.52 and 1,897.36 is: 2,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.36 : 4,787.52 = 1,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.36/4,787.52 = 1,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.36x = 4,787.52 × 1,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.36x = 9,083,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,648.95/3,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.25

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