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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.67, 4,872.51 and 1,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.67, 4,872.51 and 1,958.82 is: 2,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.67 : 4,872.51 = 1,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.67/4,872.51 = 1,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.67x = 4,872.51 × 1,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.67x = 9,544,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,370.04/3,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.27

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