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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.06, 4,988.74 and 1,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.06, 4,988.74 and 1,959.06 is: 2,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.06 : 4,988.74 = 1,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.06/4,988.74 = 1,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.06x = 4,988.74 × 1,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.06x = 9,773,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,206.25/3,615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.47

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