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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.62, 4,314.72 and 1,947.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.62, 4,314.72 and 1,947.46 is: 2,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.62 : 4,314.72 = 1,947.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.62/4,314.72 = 1,947.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.62x = 4,314.72 × 1,947.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.62x = 8,402,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,744.61/3,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.34

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