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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.95, 4,789.63 and 1,978.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.95, 4,789.63 and 1,978.83 is: 2,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.95 : 4,789.63 = 1,978.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.95/4,789.63 = 1,978.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.95x = 4,789.63 × 1,978.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.95x = 9,477,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,866.01/3,470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.62

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