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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.67, 4,792.97 and 1,980.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.67, 4,792.97 and 1,980.45 is: 2,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.67 : 4,792.97 = 1,980.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.67/4,792.97 = 1,980.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.67x = 4,792.97 × 1,980.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.67x = 9,492,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,242.39/3,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.41

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