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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.83, 4,858.23 and 1,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.83, 4,858.23 and 1,948.92 is: 2,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.83 : 4,858.23 = 1,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.83/4,858.23 = 1,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.83x = 4,858.23 × 1,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.83x = 9,468,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,301.61/3,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.22

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