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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.93, 4,869.81 and 1,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.93, 4,869.81 and 1,957.08 is: 2,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.93 : 4,869.81 = 1,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.93/4,869.81 = 1,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.93x = 4,869.81 × 1,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.93x = 9,530,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,607.75/3,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.71

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