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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.79, 4,824.88 and 2,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.79, 4,824.88 and 2,004.71 is: 2,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.79 : 4,824.88 = 2,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.79/4,824.88 = 2,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.79x = 4,824.88 × 2,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.79x = 9,672,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,492.24/3,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.90

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