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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.78, 4,865.36 and 1,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.78, 4,865.36 and 1,953.75 is: 2,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.78 : 4,865.36 = 1,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.78/4,865.36 = 1,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.78x = 4,865.36 × 1,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.78x = 9,505,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,687.33/3,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.05

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