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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.73, 4,868.42 and 1,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.73, 4,868.42 and 1,955.72 is: 2,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.73 : 4,868.42 = 1,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.73/4,868.42 = 1,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.73x = 4,868.42 × 1,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.73x = 9,521,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,232.24/3,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.97

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