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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.89, 4,871.36 and 1,936.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.89, 4,871.36 and 1,936.62 is: 2,672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.89 : 4,871.36 = 1,936.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.89/4,871.36 = 1,936.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.89x = 4,871.36 × 1,936.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.89x = 9,433,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,963.52/3,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.59

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