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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.79, 4,982.90 and 1,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.79, 4,982.90 and 1,954.79 is: 2,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.79 : 4,982.90 = 1,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.79/4,982.90 = 1,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.79x = 4,982.90 × 1,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.79x = 9,740,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,488.40/3,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.61

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