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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.81, 4,825.66 and 2,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.81, 4,825.66 and 2,005.19 is: 2,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.81 : 4,825.66 = 2,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.81/4,825.66 = 2,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.81x = 4,825.66 × 2,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.81x = 9,676,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,365.18/3,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.41

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