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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.65, 4,905.40 and 1,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.65, 4,905.40 and 1,982.74 is: 2,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.65 : 4,905.40 = 1,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.65/4,905.40 = 1,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.65x = 4,905.40 × 1,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.65x = 9,726,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,132.80/3,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.17

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