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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.57, 4,904.97 and 1,982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.57, 4,904.97 and 1,982.77 is: 2,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.57 : 4,904.97 = 1,982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.57/4,904.97 = 1,982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.57x = 4,904.97 × 1,982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.57x = 9,725,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,402.84/3,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.03

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