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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.66, 4,902.67 and 1,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.66, 4,902.67 and 1,959.42 is: 2,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.66 : 4,902.67 = 1,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.66/4,902.67 = 1,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.66x = 4,902.67 × 1,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.66x = 9,606,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,375.49/3,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.99

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