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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.76, 4,897.36 and 1,976.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.76, 4,897.36 and 1,976.95 is: 2,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.76 : 4,897.36 = 1,976.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.76/4,897.36 = 1,976.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.76x = 4,897.36 × 1,976.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.76x = 9,681,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,835.85/3,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.23

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