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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.83, 4,893.12 and 1,973.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.83, 4,893.12 and 1,973.89 is: 2,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.83 : 4,893.12 = 1,973.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.83/4,893.12 = 1,973.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.83x = 4,893.12 × 1,973.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.83x = 9,658,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,480.64/3,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.90

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