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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.89, 4,793.13 and 2,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.89, 4,793.13 and 2,414.86 is: 3,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.89 : 4,793.13 = 2,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.89/4,793.13 = 2,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.89x = 4,793.13 × 2,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.89x = 11,574,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574,725.93/3,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.00

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