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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.63, 4,885.88 and 1,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.63, 4,885.88 and 1,947.24 is: 2,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.63 : 4,885.88 = 1,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.63/4,885.88 = 1,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.63x = 4,885.88 × 1,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.63x = 9,513,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,971.24/3,540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.09

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