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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.31, 4,867.72 and 1,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.31, 4,867.72 and 1,955.51 is: 2,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.31 : 4,867.72 = 1,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.31/4,867.72 = 1,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.31x = 4,867.72 × 1,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.31x = 9,518,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,845.91/3,527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.61

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