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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.68, 4,881.12 and 1,939.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.68, 4,881.12 and 1,939.71 is: 2,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.68 : 4,881.12 = 1,939.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.68/4,881.12 = 1,939.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.68x = 4,881.12 × 1,939.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.68x = 9,467,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,957.28/3,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.92

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