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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.14, 4,897.74 and 1,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.14, 4,897.74 and 1,955.94 is: 2,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.14 : 4,897.74 = 1,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.14/4,897.74 = 1,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.14x = 4,897.74 × 1,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.14x = 9,579,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,674.54/3,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.15

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