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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.33, 4,856.63 and 1,947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.33, 4,856.63 and 1,947.39 is: 2,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.33 : 4,856.63 = 1,947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.33/4,856.63 = 1,947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.33x = 4,856.63 × 1,947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.33x = 9,457,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457,742.96/3,519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.37

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