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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.54, 4,993.55 and 1,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.54, 4,993.55 and 1,962.54 is: 2,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.54 : 4,993.55 = 1,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.54/4,993.55 = 1,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.54x = 4,993.55 × 1,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.54x = 9,800,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,041.62/3,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.29

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