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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.61, 4,313.49 and 1,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.61, 4,313.49 and 1,947.06 is: 2,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.61 : 4,313.49 = 1,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.61/4,313.49 = 1,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.61x = 4,313.49 × 1,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.61x = 8,398,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,623.84/3,125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.04

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