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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.03, 4,774.22 and 1,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.03, 4,774.22 and 1,947.16 is: 2,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.03 : 4,774.22 = 1,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.03/4,774.22 = 1,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.03x = 4,774.22 × 1,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.03x = 9,296,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,170.22/3,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.73

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