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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.91, 5,413.47 and 1,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.91, 5,413.47 and 1,963.62 is: 2,947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.91 : 5,413.47 = 1,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.91/5,413.47 = 1,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.91x = 5,413.47 × 1,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.91x = 10,629,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629,997.96/3,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.94

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