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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.63, 4,844.61 and 1,938.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.63, 4,844.61 and 1,938.87 is: 2,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.63 : 4,844.61 = 1,938.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.63/4,844.61 = 1,938.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.63x = 4,844.61 × 1,938.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.63x = 9,393,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,068.99/3,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.61

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