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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.39, 3,717.04 and 1,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.39, 3,717.04 and 1,947.17 is: 2,686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.39 : 3,717.04 = 1,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.39/3,717.04 = 1,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.39x = 3,717.04 × 1,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.39x = 7,237,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,711.87/2,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.21

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