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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.92, 4,865.66 and 1,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.92, 4,865.66 and 1,953.94 is: 2,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.92 : 4,865.66 = 1,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.92/4,865.66 = 1,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.92x = 4,865.66 × 1,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.92x = 9,507,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,207.70/3,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.38

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