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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.97, 4,847.92 and 1,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.97, 4,847.92 and 1,941.06 is: 2,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.97 : 4,847.92 = 1,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.97/4,847.92 = 1,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.97x = 4,847.92 × 1,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.97x = 9,410,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,116.92/3,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.68

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