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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.03, 6,372.41 and 1,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.03, 6,372.41 and 1,947.15 is: 2,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.03 : 6,372.41 = 1,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.03/6,372.41 = 1,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.03x = 6,372.41 × 1,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.03x = 12,408,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,028.40/4,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.77

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