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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.79, 4,871.22 and 1,958.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.79, 4,871.22 and 1,958.03 is: 2,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.79 : 4,871.22 = 1,958.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.79/4,871.22 = 1,958.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.79x = 4,871.22 × 1,958.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.79x = 9,537,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,994.90/3,529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.14

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