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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.91, 4,942.96 and 1,988.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.91, 4,942.96 and 1,988.46 is: 2,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.91 : 4,942.96 = 1,988.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.91/4,942.96 = 1,988.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.91x = 4,942.96 × 1,988.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.91x = 9,828,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,868.30/3,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.03

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