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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.46, 4,897.91 and 1,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.46, 4,897.91 and 1,955.75 is: 2,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.46 : 4,897.91 = 1,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.46/4,897.91 = 1,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.46x = 4,897.91 × 1,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.46x = 9,579,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,086.25/3,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.75

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