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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.76, 4,985.61 and 1,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.76, 4,985.61 and 1,956.76 is: 2,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.76 : 4,985.61 = 1,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.76/4,985.61 = 1,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.76x = 4,985.61 × 1,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.76x = 9,755,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,642.22/3,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.33

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