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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.60, 4,518.52 and 1,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.60, 4,518.52 and 1,947.62 is: 2,688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.60 : 4,518.52 = 1,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.60/4,518.52 = 1,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.60x = 4,518.52 × 1,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.60x = 8,800,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,359.92/3,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.28

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