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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.92, 4,761.63 and 2,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.92, 4,761.63 and 2,035.05 is: 2,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.92 : 4,761.63 = 2,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.92/4,761.63 = 2,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.92x = 4,761.63 × 2,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.92x = 9,690,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690,137.28/3,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.99

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