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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.76, 4,899.83 and 1,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.76, 4,899.83 and 1,957.32 is: 2,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.76 : 4,899.83 = 1,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.76/4,899.83 = 1,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.76x = 4,899.83 × 1,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.76x = 9,590,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,549.35/3,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.99

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