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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.93, 4,900.37 and 1,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.93, 4,900.37 and 1,979.12 is: 2,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.93 : 4,900.37 = 1,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.93/4,900.37 = 1,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.93x = 4,900.37 × 1,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.93x = 9,698,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698,410.38/3,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.23

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