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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.99, 4,747.37 and 1,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.99, 4,747.37 and 1,947.97 is: 2,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.99 : 4,747.37 = 1,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.99/4,747.37 = 1,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.99x = 4,747.37 × 1,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.99x = 9,247,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,734.34/3,439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.30

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