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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.66, 4,847.72 and 1,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.66, 4,847.72 and 1,940.72 is: 2,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.66 : 4,847.72 = 1,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.66/4,847.72 = 1,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.66x = 4,847.72 × 1,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.66x = 9,408,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,033.22/3,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.33

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