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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.07, 4,901.82 and 1,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.07, 4,901.82 and 1,958.71 is: 2,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.07 : 4,901.82 = 1,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.07/4,901.82 = 1,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.07x = 4,901.82 × 1,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.07x = 9,601,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,243.85/3,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.00

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