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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.15, 4,904.71 and 1,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.15, 4,904.71 and 1,982.24 is: 2,735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.15 : 4,904.71 = 1,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.15/4,904.71 = 1,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.15x = 4,904.71 × 1,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.15x = 9,722,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,302.44/3,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.48

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