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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.51, 4,517.46 and 1,947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.51, 4,517.46 and 1,947.81 is: 2,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.51 : 4,517.46 = 1,947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.51/4,517.46 = 1,947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.51x = 4,517.46 × 1,947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.51x = 8,799,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,153.76/3,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.99

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