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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.82, 4,788.36 and 1,897.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.82, 4,788.36 and 1,897.89 is: 2,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.82 : 4,788.36 = 1,897.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.82/4,788.36 = 1,897.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.82x = 4,788.36 × 1,897.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.82x = 9,087,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,780.56/3,469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.10

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