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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.62, 4,898.51 and 1,956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.62, 4,898.51 and 1,956.32 is: 2,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.62 : 4,898.51 = 1,956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.62/4,898.51 = 1,956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.62x = 4,898.51 × 1,956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.62x = 9,583,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583,071.00/3,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.75

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