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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.67, 4,795.73 and 1,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.67, 4,795.73 and 1,982.45 is: 2,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.67 : 4,795.73 = 1,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.67/4,795.73 = 1,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.67x = 4,795.73 × 1,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.67x = 9,507,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,294.94/3,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.17

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