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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.02, 4,878.50 and 1,963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.02, 4,878.50 and 1,963.13 is: 2,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.02 : 4,878.50 = 1,963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.02/4,878.50 = 1,963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.02x = 4,878.50 × 1,963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.02x = 9,577,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,095.50/3,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.21

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