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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.65, 4,517.67 and 1,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.65, 4,517.67 and 1,947.08 is: 2,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.65 : 4,517.67 = 1,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.65/4,517.67 = 1,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.65x = 4,517.67 × 1,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.65x = 8,796,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,264.90/3,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.99

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