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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.90, 4,905.66 and 1,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.90, 4,905.66 and 1,982.96 is: 2,736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.90 : 4,905.66 = 1,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.90/4,905.66 = 1,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.90x = 4,905.66 × 1,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.90x = 9,727,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,727.55/3,554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.43

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