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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.61, 5,690.41 and 1,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.61, 5,690.41 and 1,947.73 is: 2,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.61 : 5,690.41 = 1,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.61/5,690.41 = 1,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.61x = 5,690.41 × 1,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.61x = 11,083,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,382.27/3,800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.21

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