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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.70, 4,901.37 and 1,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.70, 4,901.37 and 1,979.90 is: 2,732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.70 : 4,901.37 = 1,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.70/4,901.37 = 1,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.70x = 4,901.37 × 1,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.70x = 9,704,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,222.46/3,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.28

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