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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.34, 4,845.68 and 1,939.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.34, 4,845.68 and 1,939.43 is: 2,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.34 : 4,845.68 = 1,939.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.34/4,845.68 = 1,939.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.34x = 4,845.68 × 1,939.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.34x = 9,397,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,866.85/3,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.43

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