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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.42, 4,845.54 and 1,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.42, 4,845.54 and 1,939.52 is: 2,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.42 : 4,845.54 = 1,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.42/4,845.54 = 1,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.42x = 4,845.54 × 1,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.42x = 9,398,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,021.74/3,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.42

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