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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.73, 4,867.04 and 1,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.73, 4,867.04 and 1,954.72 is: 2,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.73 : 4,867.04 = 1,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.73/4,867.04 = 1,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.73x = 4,867.04 × 1,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.73x = 9,513,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,700.43/3,526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.60

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