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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.98, 4,871.55 and 1,958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.98, 4,871.55 and 1,958.04 is: 2,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.98 : 4,871.55 = 1,958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.98/4,871.55 = 1,958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.98x = 4,871.55 × 1,958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.98x = 9,538,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,689.76/3,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.19

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