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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.88, 4,977.48 and 1,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.88, 4,977.48 and 1,950.88 is: 2,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.88 : 4,977.48 = 1,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.88/4,977.48 = 1,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.88x = 4,977.48 × 1,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.88x = 9,710,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710,466.18/3,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.21

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