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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.43, 4,847.68 and 2,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.43, 4,847.68 and 2,673.28 is: 3,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.43 : 4,847.68 = 2,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.43/4,847.68 = 2,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.43x = 4,847.68 × 2,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.43x = 12,959,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,205.99/3,514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.43

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