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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.73, 4,893.20 and 1,973.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.73, 4,893.20 and 1,973.85 is: 2,723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.73 : 4,893.20 = 1,973.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.73/4,893.20 = 1,973.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.73x = 4,893.20 × 1,973.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.73x = 9,658,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,432.95/3,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.96

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