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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.23, 6,871.07 and 1,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.23, 6,871.07 and 1,947.73 is: 2,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.23 : 6,871.07 = 1,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.23/6,871.07 = 1,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.23x = 6,871.07 × 1,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.23x = 13,382,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382,989.17/4,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.90

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