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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.18, 4,905.27 and 1,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.18, 4,905.27 and 1,982.88 is: 2,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.18 : 4,905.27 = 1,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.18/4,905.27 = 1,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.18x = 4,905.27 × 1,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.18x = 9,726,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,561.78/3,555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.88

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