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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.91, 4,869.78 and 1,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.91, 4,869.78 and 1,957.12 is: 2,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.91 : 4,869.78 = 1,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.91/4,869.78 = 1,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.91x = 4,869.78 × 1,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.91x = 9,530,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,743.83/3,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.76

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