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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.26, 4,823.64 and 2,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.26, 4,823.64 and 2,002.82 is: 2,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.26 : 4,823.64 = 2,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.26/4,823.64 = 2,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.26x = 4,823.64 × 2,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.26x = 9,660,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,882.66/3,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.00

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