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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.93, 4,858.81 and 1,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.93, 4,858.81 and 1,949.04 is: 2,689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.93 : 4,858.81 = 1,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.93/4,858.81 = 1,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.93x = 4,858.81 × 1,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.93x = 9,470,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,015.04/3,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.63

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