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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.18, 4,827.40 and 2,006.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.18, 4,827.40 and 2,006.98 is: 2,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.18 : 4,827.40 = 2,006.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.18/4,827.40 = 2,006.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.18x = 4,827.40 × 2,006.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.18x = 9,688,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,495.25/3,498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.58

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