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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.53, 4,845.72 and 1,939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.53, 4,845.72 and 1,939.32 is: 2,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.53 : 4,845.72 = 1,939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.53/4,845.72 = 1,939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.53x = 4,845.72 × 1,939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.53x = 9,397,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,401.71/3,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.16

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