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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.66, 4,895.65 and 1,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.66, 4,895.65 and 1,954.34 is: 2,696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.66 : 4,895.65 = 1,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.66/4,895.65 = 1,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.66x = 4,895.65 × 1,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.66x = 9,567,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,764.62/3,547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.92

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