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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.69, 4,858.58 and 1,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.69, 4,858.58 and 1,948.82 is: 2,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.69 : 4,858.58 = 1,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.69/4,858.58 = 1,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.69x = 4,858.58 × 1,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.69x = 9,468,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,478.45/3,520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.38

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