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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.62, 4,901.27 and 1,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.62, 4,901.27 and 1,958.33 is: 2,702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.62 : 4,901.27 = 1,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.62/4,901.27 = 1,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.62x = 4,901.27 × 1,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.62x = 9,598,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,304.08/3,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.51

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