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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.71, 4,788.32 and 1,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.71, 4,788.32 and 1,897.77 is: 2,618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.71 : 4,788.32 = 1,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.71/4,788.32 = 1,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.71x = 4,788.32 × 1,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.71x = 9,087,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,120.56/3,469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.99

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