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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.54, 4,787.94 and 1,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.54, 4,787.94 and 1,897.62 is: 2,618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.54 : 4,787.94 = 1,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.54/4,787.94 = 1,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.54x = 4,787.94 × 1,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.54x = 9,085,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,690.70/3,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.70

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