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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.89, 4,988.52 and 1,958.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.89, 4,988.52 and 1,958.89 is: 2,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.89 : 4,988.52 = 1,958.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.89/4,988.52 = 1,958.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.89x = 4,988.52 × 1,958.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.89x = 9,771,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,961.94/3,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.25

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