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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.81, 4,811.25 and 2,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.81, 4,811.25 and 2,535.96 is: 3,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.81 : 4,811.25 = 2,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.81/4,811.25 = 2,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.81x = 4,811.25 × 2,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.81x = 12,201,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,137.55/3,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.25

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