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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.94, 6,619.64 and 1,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.94, 6,619.64 and 1,947.78 is: 2,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.94 : 6,619.64 = 1,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.94/6,619.64 = 1,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.94x = 6,619.64 × 1,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.94x = 12,893,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893,592.66/4,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.77

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