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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.27, 4,878.59 and 1,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.27, 4,878.59 and 1,963.27 is: 2,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.27 : 4,878.59 = 1,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.27/4,878.59 = 1,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.27x = 4,878.59 × 1,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.27x = 9,577,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,958.23/3,535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.26

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