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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.65, 4,895.54 and 1,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.65, 4,895.54 and 1,954.18 is: 2,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.65 : 4,895.54 = 1,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.65/4,895.54 = 1,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.65x = 4,895.54 × 1,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.65x = 9,566,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,742.50/3,547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.64

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