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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.53, 4,983.91 and 1,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.53, 4,983.91 and 1,955.53 is: 2,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.53 : 4,983.91 = 1,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.53/4,983.91 = 1,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.53x = 4,983.91 × 1,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.53x = 9,746,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,197.86/3,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.63

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