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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.70, 4,826.68 and 2,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.70, 4,826.68 and 2,004.59 is: 2,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.70 : 4,826.68 = 2,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.70/4,826.68 = 2,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.70x = 4,826.68 × 2,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.70x = 9,675,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,503.42/3,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.25

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