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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.33, 4,869.27 and 1,956.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.33, 4,869.27 and 1,956.43 is: 2,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.33 : 4,869.27 = 1,956.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.33/4,869.27 = 1,956.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.33x = 4,869.27 × 1,956.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.33x = 9,526,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,361.56/3,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.96

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