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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.85, 4,860.24 and 1,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.85, 4,860.24 and 1,949.97 is: 2,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.85 : 4,860.24 = 1,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.85/4,860.24 = 1,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.85x = 4,860.24 × 1,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.85x = 9,477,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,322.19/3,521.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.01

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