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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.74, 4,887.60 and 1,970.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.74, 4,887.60 and 1,970.13 is: 2,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.74 : 4,887.60 = 1,970.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.74/4,887.60 = 1,970.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.74x = 4,887.60 × 1,970.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.74x = 9,629,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,207.39/3,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.78

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