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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.34, 4,795.61 and 1,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.34, 4,795.61 and 1,982.97 is: 2,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.34 : 4,795.61 = 1,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.34/4,795.61 = 1,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.34x = 4,795.61 × 1,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.34x = 9,509,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509,550.76/3,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.29

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