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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.82, 4,865.43 and 1,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.82, 4,865.43 and 1,953.82 is: 2,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.82 : 4,865.43 = 1,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.82/4,865.43 = 1,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.82x = 4,865.43 × 1,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.82x = 9,506,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,506,174.44/3,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.16

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