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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.20, 4,795.44 and 1,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.20, 4,795.44 and 1,962.72 is: 2,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.20 : 4,795.44 = 1,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.20/4,795.44 = 1,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.20x = 4,795.44 × 1,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.20x = 9,412,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,106.00/3,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.36

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