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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.87, 4,897.54 and 1,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.87, 4,897.54 and 1,955.67 is: 2,698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.87 : 4,897.54 = 1,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.87/4,897.54 = 1,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.87x = 4,897.54 × 1,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.87x = 9,577,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,972.05/3,548.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.88

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