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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.41, 4,903.64 and 1,981.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.41, 4,903.64 and 1,981.47 is: 2,734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.41 : 4,903.64 = 1,981.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.41/4,903.64 = 1,981.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.41x = 4,903.64 × 1,981.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.41x = 9,716,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,405.64/3,553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.39

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