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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.06, 4,846.62 and 1,940.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.06, 4,846.62 and 1,940.15 is: 2,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.06 : 4,846.62 = 1,940.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.06/4,846.62 = 1,940.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.06x = 4,846.62 × 1,940.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.06x = 9,403,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,135.86/3,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.39

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