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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.83, 4,907 and 1,962.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.83, 4,907 and 1,962.49 is: 2,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.83 : 4,907 = 1,962.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.83/4,907 = 1,962.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.83x = 4,907 × 1,962.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.83x = 9,629,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,913.90/3,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.21

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