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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.04, 4,886.39 and 1,969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.04, 4,886.39 and 1,969.14 is: 2,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.04 : 4,886.39 = 1,969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.04/4,886.39 = 1,969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.04x = 4,886.39 × 1,969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.04x = 9,621,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,976.16/3,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.28

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