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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.06, 4,901.85 and 1,980.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.06, 4,901.85 and 1,980.21 is: 2,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.06 : 4,901.85 = 1,980.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.06/4,901.85 = 1,980.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.06x = 4,901.85 × 1,980.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.06x = 9,706,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,692.39/3,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.69

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