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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.65, 4,902.71 and 1,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.65, 4,902.71 and 1,959.29 is: 2,703.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.65 : 4,902.71 = 1,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.65/4,902.71 = 1,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.65x = 4,902.71 × 1,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.65x = 9,605,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,796.37/3,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.84

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