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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.14, 4,827.24 and 2,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.14, 4,827.24 and 2,005.98 is: 2,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.14 : 4,827.24 = 2,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.14/4,827.24 = 2,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.14x = 4,827.24 × 2,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.14x = 9,683,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,346.90/3,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.15

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