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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.83, 4,860.99 and 1,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.83, 4,860.99 and 1,950.92 is: 2,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.83 : 4,860.99 = 1,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.83/4,860.99 = 1,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.83x = 4,860.99 × 1,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.83x = 9,483,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,378.31/3,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.98

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