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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.88, 4,889.54 and 1,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.88, 4,889.54 and 1,971.12 is: 2,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.88 : 4,889.54 = 1,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.88/4,889.54 = 1,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.88x = 4,889.54 × 1,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.88x = 9,637,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637,870.08/3,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.35

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