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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.61, 4,858.49 and 1,948.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.61, 4,858.49 and 1,948.85 is: 2,689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.61 : 4,858.49 = 1,948.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.61/4,858.49 = 1,948.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.61x = 4,858.49 × 1,948.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.61x = 9,468,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,458.49/3,520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.44

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