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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.65, 4,887.51 and 1,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.65, 4,887.51 and 1,926.58 is: 2,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.65 : 4,887.51 = 1,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.65/4,887.51 = 1,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.65x = 4,887.51 × 1,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.65x = 9,416,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,154.58/3,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.69

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