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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.58, 4,788.32 and 1,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.58, 4,788.32 and 1,977.18 is: 2,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.58 : 4,788.32 = 1,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.58/4,788.32 = 1,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.58x = 4,788.32 × 1,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.58x = 9,467,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,375.48/3,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.68

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