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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.41, 4,788.19 and 1,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.41, 4,788.19 and 1,977.58 is: 2,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.41 : 4,788.19 = 1,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.41/4,788.19 = 1,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.41x = 4,788.19 × 1,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.41x = 9,469,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,004.84/3,469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.28

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