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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.14, 4,972.34 and 1,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.14, 4,972.34 and 1,947.14 is: 2,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.14 : 4,972.34 = 1,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.14/4,972.34 = 1,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.14x = 4,972.34 × 1,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.14x = 9,681,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,842.11/3,603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.06

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