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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.76, 4,988.37 and 1,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.76, 4,988.37 and 1,958.76 is: 2,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.76 : 4,988.37 = 1,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.76/4,988.37 = 1,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.76x = 4,988.37 × 1,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.76x = 9,771,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,019.62/3,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.09

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