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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.75, 4,871.24 and 1,957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.75, 4,871.24 and 1,957.81 is: 2,701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.75 : 4,871.24 = 1,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.75/4,871.24 = 1,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.75x = 4,871.24 × 1,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.75x = 9,536,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536,962.38/3,529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.88

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