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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.07, 4,897.60 and 1,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.07, 4,897.60 and 1,977.09 is: 2,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.07 : 4,897.60 = 1,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.07/4,897.60 = 1,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.07x = 4,897.60 × 1,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.07x = 9,682,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,995.98/3,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.32

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