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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.03, 4,762.59 and 1,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.03, 4,762.59 and 1,958.92 is: 2,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.03 : 4,762.59 = 1,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.03/4,762.59 = 1,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.03x = 4,762.59 × 1,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.03x = 9,329,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,532.80/3,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.41

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