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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.61, 4,876.55 and 1,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.61, 4,876.55 and 1,961.72 is: 2,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.61 : 4,876.55 = 1,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.61/4,876.55 = 1,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.61x = 4,876.55 × 1,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.61x = 9,566,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,428.15/3,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.26

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