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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.62, 4,846.08 and 1,939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.62, 4,846.08 and 1,939.68 is: 2,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.62 : 4,846.08 = 1,939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.62/4,846.08 = 1,939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.62x = 4,846.08 × 1,939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.62x = 9,399,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,844.45/3,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.78

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