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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.62, 4,907.06 and 1,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.62, 4,907.06 and 1,962.42 is: 2,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.62 : 4,907.06 = 1,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.62/4,907.06 = 1,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.62x = 4,907.06 × 1,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.62x = 9,629,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,688.15/3,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.30

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