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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.90, 4,907.21 and 1,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.90, 4,907.21 and 1,962.74 is: 2,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.90 : 4,907.21 = 1,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.90/4,907.21 = 1,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.90x = 4,907.21 × 1,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.90x = 9,631,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631,543.01/3,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.61

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