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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.46, 4,901.49 and 1,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.46, 4,901.49 and 1,979.70 is: 2,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.46 : 4,901.49 = 1,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.46/4,901.49 = 1,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.46x = 4,901.49 × 1,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.46x = 9,703,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703,479.75/3,551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.25

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