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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.65, 5,302.98 and 1,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.65, 5,302.98 and 1,957.28 is: 2,935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.65 : 5,302.98 = 1,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.65/5,302.98 = 1,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.65x = 5,302.98 × 1,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.65x = 10,379,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379,390.18/3,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.64

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