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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.63, 4,795.47 and 1,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.63, 4,795.47 and 1,982.68 is: 2,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.63 : 4,795.47 = 1,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.63/4,795.47 = 1,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.63x = 4,795.47 × 1,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.63x = 9,507,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,870.47/3,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.37

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