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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.89, 4,847.58 and 1,940.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.89, 4,847.58 and 1,940.89 is: 2,678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.89 : 4,847.58 = 1,940.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.89/4,847.58 = 1,940.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.89x = 4,847.58 × 1,940.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.89x = 9,408,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,619.55/3,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.31

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