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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.13, 4,887.06 and 1,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.13, 4,887.06 and 1,969.52 is: 2,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.13 : 4,887.06 = 1,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.13/4,887.06 = 1,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.13x = 4,887.06 × 1,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.13x = 9,625,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,174.63/3,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.11

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