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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.62, 4,821.51 and 2,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.62, 4,821.51 and 2,001.66 is: 2,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.62 : 4,821.51 = 2,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.62/4,821.51 = 2,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.62x = 4,821.51 × 2,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.62x = 9,651,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,023.71/3,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.47

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