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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.52, 4,863.96 and 1,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.52, 4,863.96 and 1,952.76 is: 2,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.52 : 4,863.96 = 1,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.52/4,863.96 = 1,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.52x = 4,863.96 × 1,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.52x = 9,498,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,146.53/3,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.88

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