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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.84, 4,903.26 and 1,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.84, 4,903.26 and 1,981.08 is: 2,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.84 : 4,903.26 = 1,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.84/4,903.26 = 1,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.84x = 4,903.26 × 1,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.84x = 9,713,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,750.32/3,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.08

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