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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.24, 4,516.98 and 1,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.24, 4,516.98 and 1,947.22 is: 2,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.24 : 4,516.98 = 1,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.24/4,516.98 = 1,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.24x = 4,516.98 × 1,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.24x = 8,795,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,553.80/3,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.29

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