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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.90, 4,517.37 and 1,947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.90, 4,517.37 and 1,947.93 is: 2,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.90 : 4,517.37 = 1,947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.90/4,517.37 = 1,947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.90x = 4,517.37 × 1,947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.90x = 8,799,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,520.54/3,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.78

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