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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,538.70, 4,883.27 and 1,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,538.70, 4,883.27 and 1,966.89 is: 2,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,538.70 : 4,883.27 = 1,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,538.70/4,883.27 = 1,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,538.70x = 4,883.27 × 1,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,538.70x = 9,604,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,874.47/3,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.24

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