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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.65, 4,868.30 and 1,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.65, 4,868.30 and 1,955.75 is: 2,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.65 : 4,868.30 = 1,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.65/4,868.30 = 1,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.65x = 4,868.30 × 1,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.65x = 9,521,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,158.27/3,527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.01

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