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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.07, 4,886.55 and 1,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.07, 4,886.55 and 1,969.13 is: 2,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.07 : 4,886.55 = 1,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.07/4,886.55 = 1,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.07x = 4,886.55 × 1,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.07x = 9,622,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,230.14/3,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.32

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