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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.52, 4,881.96 and 1,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.52, 4,881.96 and 1,965.64 is: 2,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.52 : 4,881.96 = 1,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.52/4,881.96 = 1,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.52x = 4,881.96 × 1,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.52x = 9,596,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,175.85/3,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.68

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