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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.78, 4,885.94 and 1,968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.78, 4,885.94 and 1,968.78 is: 2,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.78 : 4,885.94 = 1,968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.78/4,885.94 = 1,968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.78x = 4,885.94 × 1,968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.78x = 9,619,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,340.95/3,540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.73

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