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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.21, 4,904.94 and 1,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.21, 4,904.94 and 1,982.61 is: 2,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.21 : 4,904.94 = 1,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.21/4,904.94 = 1,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.21x = 4,904.94 × 1,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.21x = 9,724,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724,583.09/3,554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.07

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