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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.70, 4,870.79 and 1,957.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.70, 4,870.79 and 1,957.69 is: 2,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.70 : 4,870.79 = 1,957.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.70/4,870.79 = 1,957.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.70x = 4,870.79 × 1,957.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.70x = 9,535,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,474.91/3,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.50

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