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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.82, 4,901.40 and 1,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.82, 4,901.40 and 1,979.88 is: 2,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.82 : 4,901.40 = 1,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.82/4,901.40 = 1,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.82x = 4,901.40 × 1,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.82x = 9,704,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,183.83/3,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.17

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