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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.82, 4,895.81 and 1,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.82, 4,895.81 and 1,954.73 is: 2,697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.82 : 4,895.81 = 1,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.82/4,895.81 = 1,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.82x = 4,895.81 × 1,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.82x = 9,569,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,996.48/3,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.43

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