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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.94, 4,897.35 and 1,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.94, 4,897.35 and 1,976.88 is: 2,727.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.94 : 4,897.35 = 1,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.94/4,897.35 = 1,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.94x = 4,897.35 × 1,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.94x = 9,681,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,473.27/3,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.99

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