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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.49, 4,826.55 and 2,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.49, 4,826.55 and 2,005.44 is: 2,767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.49 : 4,826.55 = 2,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.49/4,826.55 = 2,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.49x = 4,826.55 × 2,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.49x = 9,679,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,356.43/3,497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.52

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