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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.77, 4,797.48 and 1,984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.77, 4,797.48 and 1,984.59 is: 2,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.77 : 4,797.48 = 1,984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.77/4,797.48 = 1,984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.77x = 4,797.48 × 1,984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.77x = 9,521,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,030.83/3,476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.47

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