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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.82, 4,886.26 and 1,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.82, 4,886.26 and 1,947.51 is: 2,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.82 : 4,886.26 = 1,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.82/4,886.26 = 1,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.82x = 4,886.26 × 1,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.82x = 9,516,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,040.21/3,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.52

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