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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.74, 4,788.28 and 1,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.74, 4,788.28 and 1,897.83 is: 2,619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.74 : 4,788.28 = 1,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.74/4,788.28 = 1,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.74x = 4,788.28 × 1,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.74x = 9,087,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,343.80/3,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.03

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