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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.49, 4,858.06 and 1,948.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.49, 4,858.06 and 1,948.62 is: 2,688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.49 : 4,858.06 = 1,948.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.49/4,858.06 = 1,948.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.49x = 4,858.06 × 1,948.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.49x = 9,466,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466,503.13/3,520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.97

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