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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.97, 4,553.64 and 1,947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.97, 4,553.64 and 1,947.39 is: 2,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.97 : 4,553.64 = 1,947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.97/4,553.64 = 1,947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.97x = 4,553.64 × 1,947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.97x = 8,867,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,713.00/3,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.12

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