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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.77, 4,802.81 and 2,735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.77, 4,802.81 and 2,735.43 is: 3,779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.77 : 4,802.81 = 2,735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.77/4,802.81 = 2,735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.77x = 4,802.81 × 2,735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.77x = 13,137,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137,736.88/3,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.81

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