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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.03, 4,824.51 and 2,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.03, 4,824.51 and 2,004.15 is: 2,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.03 : 4,824.51 = 2,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.03/4,824.51 = 2,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.03x = 4,824.51 × 2,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.03x = 9,669,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,041.72/3,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.93

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