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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.68, 4,792.49 and 1,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.68, 4,792.49 and 1,980.52 is: 2,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.68 : 4,792.49 = 1,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.68/4,792.49 = 1,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.68x = 4,792.49 × 1,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.68x = 9,491,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,588.43/3,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.43

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