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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.64, 4,902.72 and 1,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.64, 4,902.72 and 1,980.88 is: 2,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.64 : 4,902.72 = 1,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.64/4,902.72 = 1,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.64x = 4,902.72 × 1,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.64x = 9,711,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711,699.99/3,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.66

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