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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.74, 4,879.35 and 1,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.74, 4,879.35 and 1,963.86 is: 2,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.74 : 4,879.35 = 1,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.74/4,879.35 = 1,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.74x = 4,879.35 × 1,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.74x = 9,582,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,360.29/3,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.14

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