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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.45, 4,826.69 and 2,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.45, 4,826.69 and 2,005.36 is: 2,767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.45 : 4,826.69 = 2,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.45/4,826.69 = 2,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.45x = 4,826.69 × 2,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.45x = 9,679,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,236.48/3,497.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.51

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