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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.13, 4,981.97 and 1,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.13, 4,981.97 and 1,954.13 is: 2,696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.13 : 4,981.97 = 1,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.13/4,981.97 = 1,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.13x = 4,981.97 × 1,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.13x = 9,735,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,397.01/3,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.69

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