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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.26, 4,886.37 and 1,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.26, 4,886.37 and 1,969.32 is: 2,717.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.26 : 4,886.37 = 1,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.26/4,886.37 = 1,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.26x = 4,886.37 × 1,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.26x = 9,622,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,826.17/3,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.35

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