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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.94, 4,795.42 and 1,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.94, 4,795.42 and 1,881.59 is: 2,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.94 : 4,795.42 = 1,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.94/4,795.42 = 1,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.94x = 4,795.42 × 1,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.94x = 9,022,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022,991.28/3,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.59

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