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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.64, 4,867.62 and 1,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.64, 4,867.62 and 1,948.28 is: 2,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.64 : 4,867.62 = 1,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.64/4,867.62 = 1,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.64x = 4,867.62 × 1,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.64x = 9,483,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,486.69/3,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.12

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