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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.52, 4,860.96 and 1,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.52, 4,860.96 and 1,950.52 is: 2,691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.52 : 4,860.96 = 1,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.52/4,860.96 = 1,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.52x = 4,860.96 × 1,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.52x = 9,481,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481,399.70/3,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.65

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