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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.64, 4,826.76 and 2,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.64, 4,826.76 and 2,005.92 is: 2,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.64 : 4,826.76 = 2,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.64/4,826.76 = 2,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.64x = 4,826.76 × 2,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.64x = 9,682,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,086.90/3,497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.18

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