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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.81, 4,811.81 and 2,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.81, 4,811.81 and 2,050.81 is: 2,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.81 : 4,811.81 = 2,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.81/4,811.81 = 2,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.81x = 4,811.81 × 2,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.81x = 9,868,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868,073.75/3,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.12

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