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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.83, 5,239.82 and 2,677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.83, 5,239.82 and 2,677.46 is: 4,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.83 : 5,239.82 = 2,677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.83/5,239.82 = 2,677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.83x = 5,239.82 × 2,677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.83x = 14,029,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,388.95/3,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.18

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