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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.94, 4,973.43 and 1,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.94, 4,973.43 and 1,947.94 is: 2,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.94 : 4,973.43 = 1,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.94/4,973.43 = 1,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.94x = 4,973.43 × 1,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.94x = 9,687,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,943.23/3,603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.15

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