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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.62, 4,902.65 and 1,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.62, 4,902.65 and 1,959.33 is: 2,703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.62 : 4,902.65 = 1,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.62/4,902.65 = 1,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.62x = 4,902.65 × 1,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.62x = 9,605,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,909.22/3,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.89

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