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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.55, 4,827.26 and 2,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.55, 4,827.26 and 2,005.48 is: 2,767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.55 : 4,827.26 = 2,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.55/4,827.26 = 2,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.55x = 4,827.26 × 2,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.55x = 9,680,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,973.38/3,497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.93

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