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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.69, 4,982.75 and 1,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.69, 4,982.75 and 1,954.69 is: 2,697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.69 : 4,982.75 = 1,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.69/4,982.75 = 1,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.69x = 4,982.75 × 1,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.69x = 9,739,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,716.70/3,610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.47

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