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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.03, 4,828.23 and 2,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.03, 4,828.23 and 2,006.73 is: 2,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.03 : 4,828.23 = 2,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.03/4,828.23 = 2,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.03x = 4,828.23 × 2,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.03x = 9,688,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,953.99/3,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.83

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