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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.53, 4,865.06 and 1,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.53, 4,865.06 and 1,953.72 is: 2,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.53 : 4,865.06 = 1,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.53/4,865.06 = 1,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.53x = 4,865.06 × 1,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.53x = 9,504,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,969.91/3,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.04

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