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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.54, 4,905.36 and 1,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.54, 4,905.36 and 1,982.73 is: 2,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.54 : 4,905.36 = 1,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.54/4,905.36 = 1,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.54x = 4,905.36 × 1,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.54x = 9,726,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,004.43/3,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.22

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