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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.49, 5,206.70 and 2,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.49, 5,206.70 and 2,065.73 is: 3,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.49 : 5,206.70 = 2,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.49/5,206.70 = 2,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.49x = 5,206.70 × 2,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.49x = 10,755,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755,615.52/3,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.71

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