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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.50, 4,517.40 and 1,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.50, 4,517.40 and 1,947.18 is: 2,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.50 : 4,517.40 = 1,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.50/4,517.40 = 1,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.50x = 4,517.40 × 1,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.50x = 8,796,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,190.93/3,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.09

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