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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.73, 4,855.44 and 1,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.73, 4,855.44 and 1,946.73 is: 2,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.73 : 4,855.44 = 1,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.73/4,855.44 = 1,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.73x = 4,855.44 × 1,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.73x = 9,452,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,230.71/3,518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.26

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