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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.98, 4,867.39 and 1,954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.98, 4,867.39 and 1,954.97 is: 2,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.98 : 4,867.39 = 1,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.98/4,867.39 = 1,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.98x = 4,867.39 × 1,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.98x = 9,515,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,572.20/3,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.94

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