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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.52, 4,886.04 and 1,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.52, 4,886.04 and 1,947.29 is: 2,687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.52 : 4,886.04 = 1,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.52/4,886.04 = 1,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.52x = 4,886.04 × 1,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.52x = 9,514,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514,554.74/3,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.33

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