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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.66, 4,905.58 and 1,982.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.66, 4,905.58 and 1,982.75 is: 2,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.66 : 4,905.58 = 1,982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.66/4,905.58 = 1,982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.66x = 4,905.58 × 1,982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.66x = 9,726,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,538.75/3,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.28

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