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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.78, 4,879.28 and 1,963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.78, 4,879.28 and 1,963.77 is: 2,709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.78 : 4,879.28 = 1,963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.78/4,879.28 = 1,963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.78x = 4,879.28 × 1,963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.78x = 9,581,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,749.47/3,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.94

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