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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.93, 4,860.26 and 1,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.93, 4,860.26 and 1,950.02 is: 2,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.93 : 4,860.26 = 1,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.93/4,860.26 = 1,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.93x = 4,860.26 × 1,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.93x = 9,477,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,570.15/3,521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.02

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