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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.59, 4,878.79 and 1,941.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.59, 4,878.79 and 1,941.97 is: 2,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.59 : 4,878.79 = 1,941.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.59/4,878.79 = 1,941.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.59x = 4,878.79 × 1,941.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.59x = 9,474,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,463.82/3,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.74

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