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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.02, 4,886.48 and 1,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.02, 4,886.48 and 1,969.08 is: 2,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.02 : 4,886.48 = 1,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.02/4,886.48 = 1,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.02x = 4,886.48 × 1,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.02x = 9,621,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,870.04/3,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.26

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