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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.83, 4,871.75 and 1,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.83, 4,871.75 and 1,958.43 is: 2,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.83 : 4,871.75 = 1,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.83/4,871.75 = 1,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.83x = 4,871.75 × 1,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.83x = 9,540,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,976.46/3,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.96

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