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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.53, 4,871.96 and 1,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.53, 4,871.96 and 1,937.14 is: 2,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.53 : 4,871.96 = 1,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.53/4,871.96 = 1,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.53x = 4,871.96 × 1,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.53x = 9,437,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437,664.01/3,530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.16

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