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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.09, 4,878.26 and 1,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.09, 4,878.26 and 1,963.28 is: 2,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.09 : 4,878.26 = 1,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.09/4,878.26 = 1,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.09x = 4,878.26 × 1,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.09x = 9,577,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,400.03/3,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.24

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