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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.69, 4,895.82 and 1,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.69, 4,895.82 and 1,975.79 is: 2,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.69 : 4,895.82 = 1,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.69/4,895.82 = 1,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.69x = 4,895.82 × 1,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.69x = 9,673,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,124.44/3,547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.60

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