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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.80, 4,562.70 and 1,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.80, 4,562.70 and 1,947.40 is: 2,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.80 : 4,562.70 = 1,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.80/4,562.70 = 1,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.80x = 4,562.70 × 1,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.80x = 8,885,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,401.98/3,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.10

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