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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.63, 4,914.27 and 1,988.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.63, 4,914.27 and 1,988.42 is: 2,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.63 : 4,914.27 = 1,988.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.63/4,914.27 = 1,988.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.63x = 4,914.27 × 1,988.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.63x = 9,771,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,608.18/3,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.35

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