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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.63, 4,985.42 and 1,956.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.63, 4,985.42 and 1,956.63 is: 2,700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.63 : 4,985.42 = 1,956.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.63/4,985.42 = 1,956.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.63x = 4,985.42 × 1,956.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.63x = 9,754,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,622.33/3,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.14

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