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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.61, 4,905.30 and 1,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.61, 4,905.30 and 1,961.41 is: 2,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.61 : 4,905.30 = 1,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.61/4,905.30 = 1,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.61x = 4,905.30 × 1,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.61x = 9,621,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,270.14/3,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.70

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