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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.71, 4,855.54 and 1,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.71, 4,855.54 and 1,946.71 is: 2,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.71 : 4,855.54 = 1,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.71/4,855.54 = 1,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.71x = 4,855.54 × 1,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.71x = 9,452,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,328.27/3,518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.31

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