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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.68, 4,873.44 and 1,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.68, 4,873.44 and 1,951.68 is: 2,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.68 : 4,873.44 = 1,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.68/4,873.44 = 1,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.68x = 4,873.44 × 1,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.68x = 9,511,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,395.38/3,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.67

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