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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.63, 4,892.73 and 1,951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.63, 4,892.73 and 1,951.97 is: 2,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.63 : 4,892.73 = 1,951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.63/4,892.73 = 1,951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.63x = 4,892.73 × 1,951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.63x = 9,550,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,437.71/3,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.58

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