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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.77, 4,887.59 and 1,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.77, 4,887.59 and 1,969.83 is: 2,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.77 : 4,887.59 = 1,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.77/4,887.59 = 1,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.77x = 4,887.59 × 1,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.77x = 9,627,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,711.56/3,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.33

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