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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.51, 4,787.95 and 1,897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.51, 4,787.95 and 1,897.61 is: 2,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.51 : 4,787.95 = 1,897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.51/4,787.95 = 1,897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.51x = 4,787.95 × 1,897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.51x = 9,085,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,661.80/3,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.72

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