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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.46, 5,247.11 and 2,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.46, 5,247.11 and 2,035.36 is: 3,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.46 : 5,247.11 = 2,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.46/5,247.11 = 2,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.46x = 5,247.11 × 2,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.46x = 10,679,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,757.81/3,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.58

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