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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.91, 4,789.68 and 1,978.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.91, 4,789.68 and 1,978.95 is: 2,730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.91 : 4,789.68 = 1,978.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.91/4,789.68 = 1,978.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.91x = 4,789.68 × 1,978.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.91x = 9,478,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478,537.24/3,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.85

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