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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.89, 4,764.84 and 1,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.89, 4,764.84 and 1,947.51 is: 2,924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.89 : 4,764.84 = 1,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.89/4,764.84 = 1,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.89x = 4,764.84 × 1,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.89x = 9,279,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279,573.55/3,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.64

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