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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.67, 4,847.49 and 1,940.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.67, 4,847.49 and 1,940.77 is: 2,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.67 : 4,847.49 = 1,940.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.67/4,847.49 = 1,940.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.67x = 4,847.49 × 1,940.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.67x = 9,407,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,841.96/3,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.26

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