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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.41, 4,899.55 and 1,957.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.41, 4,899.55 and 1,957.05 is: 2,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.41 : 4,899.55 = 1,957.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.41/4,899.55 = 1,957.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.41x = 4,899.55 × 1,957.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.41x = 9,588,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,664.33/3,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.72

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