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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.71, 4,642.59 and 1,947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.71, 4,642.59 and 1,947.63 is: 2,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.71 : 4,642.59 = 1,947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.71/4,642.59 = 1,947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.71x = 4,642.59 × 1,947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.71x = 9,042,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,030.89/3,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.11

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