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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.79, 4,867.31 and 1,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.79, 4,867.31 and 1,955.18 is: 2,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.79 : 4,867.31 = 1,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.79/4,867.31 = 1,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.79x = 4,867.31 × 1,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.79x = 9,516,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,484.22/3,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.35

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