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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.59, 4,762.82 and 1,959.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.59, 4,762.82 and 1,959.53 is: 2,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.59 : 4,762.82 = 1,959.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.59/4,762.82 = 1,959.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.59x = 4,762.82 × 1,959.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.59x = 9,332,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,855.06/3,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.93

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