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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.67, 4,876.25 and 1,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.67, 4,876.25 and 1,961.73 is: 2,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.67 : 4,876.25 = 1,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.67/4,876.25 = 1,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.67x = 4,876.25 × 1,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.67x = 9,565,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565,876.10/3,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.07

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