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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.56, 4,845.96 and 1,939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.56, 4,845.96 and 1,939.66 is: 2,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.56 : 4,845.96 = 1,939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.56/4,845.96 = 1,939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.56x = 4,845.96 × 1,939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.56x = 9,399,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,514.77/3,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.73

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