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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.58, 4,858.55 and 1,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.58, 4,858.55 and 1,948.67 is: 2,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.58 : 4,858.55 = 1,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.58/4,858.55 = 1,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.58x = 4,858.55 × 1,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.58x = 9,467,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,694.81/3,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.25

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