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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.08, 4,825.57 and 2,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.08, 4,825.57 and 2,004.59 is: 2,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.08 : 4,825.57 = 2,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.08/4,825.57 = 2,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.08x = 4,825.57 × 2,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.08x = 9,673,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,289.37/3,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.10

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