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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.14, 4,826.26 and 2,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.14, 4,826.26 and 2,005.52 is: 2,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.14 : 4,826.26 = 2,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.14/4,826.26 = 2,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.14x = 4,826.26 × 2,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.14x = 9,679,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,160.96/3,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.74

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