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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.67, 4,858.38 and 1,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.67, 4,858.38 and 1,948.73 is: 2,689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.67 : 4,858.38 = 1,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.67/4,858.38 = 1,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.67x = 4,858.38 × 1,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.67x = 9,467,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,646.57/3,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.16

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