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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.06, 4,516.52 and 1,947.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.06, 4,516.52 and 1,947.09 is: 2,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.06 : 4,516.52 = 1,947.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.06/4,516.52 = 1,947.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.06x = 4,516.52 × 1,947.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.06x = 8,794,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,070.93/3,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.80

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