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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.70, 4,825.84 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.70, 4,825.84 and 2,005.08 is: 2,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.70 : 4,825.84 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.70/4,825.84 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.70x = 4,825.84 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.70x = 9,676,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,195.27/3,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.24

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