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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.70, 4,893.27 and 1,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.70, 4,893.27 and 1,973.70 is: 2,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.70 : 4,893.27 = 1,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.70/4,893.27 = 1,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.70x = 4,893.27 × 1,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.70x = 9,657,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,847.00/3,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.82

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