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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.62, 4,869.48 and 1,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.62, 4,869.48 and 1,956.71 is: 2,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.62 : 4,869.48 = 1,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.62/4,869.48 = 1,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.62x = 4,869.48 × 1,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.62x = 9,528,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,160.21/3,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.25

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