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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.45, 4,887.19 and 1,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.45, 4,887.19 and 1,969.55 is: 2,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.45 : 4,887.19 = 1,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.45/4,887.19 = 1,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.45x = 4,887.19 × 1,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.45x = 9,625,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,565.06/3,541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.97

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