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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.91, 4,865.79 and 1,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.91, 4,865.79 and 1,954 is: 2,696.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.91 : 4,865.79 = 1,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.91/4,865.79 = 1,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.91x = 4,865.79 × 1,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.91x = 9,507,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,753.66/3,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.54

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