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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.68, 4,794.36 and 1,982.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.68, 4,794.36 and 1,982.55 is: 2,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.68 : 4,794.36 = 1,982.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.68/4,794.36 = 1,982.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.68x = 4,794.36 × 1,982.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.68x = 9,505,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,058.42/3,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.52

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