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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.43, 4,794.90 and 1,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.43, 4,794.90 and 1,982.27 is: 2,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.43 : 4,794.90 = 1,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.43/4,794.90 = 1,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.43x = 4,794.90 × 1,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.43x = 9,504,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,776.51/3,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.85

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