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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.38, 4,972.67 and 1,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.38, 4,972.67 and 1,947.38 is: 2,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.38 : 4,972.67 = 1,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.38/4,972.67 = 1,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.38x = 4,972.67 × 1,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.38x = 9,683,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,643.50/3,603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.38

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