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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.64, 4,856.91 and 1,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.64, 4,856.91 and 1,947.64 is: 2,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.64 : 4,856.91 = 1,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.64/4,856.91 = 1,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.64x = 4,856.91 × 1,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.64x = 9,459,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,512.19/3,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.64

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