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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.37, 4,887.30 and 1,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.37, 4,887.30 and 1,969.43 is: 2,717.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.37 : 4,887.30 = 1,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.37/4,887.30 = 1,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.37x = 4,887.30 × 1,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.37x = 9,625,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,195.24/3,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.93

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