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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.71, 4,866.86 and 1,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.71, 4,866.86 and 1,954.81 is: 2,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.71 : 4,866.86 = 1,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.71/4,866.86 = 1,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.71x = 4,866.86 × 1,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.71x = 9,513,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,786.60/3,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.64

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