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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.30, 4,822.65 and 2,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.30, 4,822.65 and 2,002.74 is: 2,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.30 : 4,822.65 = 2,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.30/4,822.65 = 2,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.30x = 4,822.65 × 2,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.30x = 9,658,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,514.06/3,495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.29

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