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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.63, 4,982.66 and 1,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.63, 4,982.66 and 1,954.63 is: 2,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.63 : 4,982.66 = 1,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.63/4,982.66 = 1,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.63x = 4,982.66 × 1,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.63x = 9,739,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,256.72/3,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.38

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