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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.22, 4,898.38 and 1,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.22, 4,898.38 and 1,947.54 is: 2,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.22 : 4,898.38 = 1,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.22/4,898.38 = 1,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.22x = 4,898.38 × 1,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.22x = 9,539,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,790.99/3,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.22

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