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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 4,614.99 and 1,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 4,614.99 and 1,947.15 is: 2,686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 4,614.99 = 1,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/4,614.99 = 1,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 4,614.99 × 1,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 8,986,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,077.78/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.69

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