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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.72, 4,857.46 and 1,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.72, 4,857.46 and 1,947.88 is: 2,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.72 : 4,857.46 = 1,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.72/4,857.46 = 1,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.72x = 4,857.46 × 1,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.72x = 9,461,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,749.18/3,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.21

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