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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.55, 4,895.58 and 1,954.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.55, 4,895.58 and 1,954.17 is: 2,696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.55 : 4,895.58 = 1,954.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.55/4,895.58 = 1,954.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.55x = 4,895.58 × 1,954.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.55x = 9,566,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,795.57/3,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.73

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