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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.97, 4,809.93 and 1,994.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.97, 4,809.93 and 1,994.39 is: 2,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.97 : 4,809.93 = 1,994.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.97/4,809.93 = 1,994.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.97x = 4,809.93 × 1,994.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.97x = 9,592,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,592,852.24/3,485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.85

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