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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.37, 4,888.68 and 1,970.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.37, 4,888.68 and 1,970.43 is: 2,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.37 : 4,888.68 = 1,970.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.37/4,888.68 = 1,970.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.37x = 4,888.68 × 1,970.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.37x = 9,632,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,801.73/3,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.31

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