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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.64, 4,517.40 and 1,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.64, 4,517.40 and 1,947.92 is: 2,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.64 : 4,517.40 = 1,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.64/4,517.40 = 1,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.64x = 4,517.40 × 1,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.64x = 8,799,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,533.81/3,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.18

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