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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.58, 4,347.06 and 1,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.58, 4,347.06 and 1,969.76 is: 2,719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.58 : 4,347.06 = 1,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.58/4,347.06 = 1,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.58x = 4,347.06 × 1,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.58x = 8,562,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,664.91/3,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.53

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