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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.68, 4,894.92 and 1,975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.68, 4,894.92 and 1,975.38 is: 2,725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.68 : 4,894.92 = 1,975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.68/4,894.92 = 1,975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.68x = 4,894.92 × 1,975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.68x = 9,669,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,327.07/3,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.54

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