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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.30, 4,827.08 and 2,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.30, 4,827.08 and 2,005.94 is: 2,767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.30 : 4,827.08 = 2,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.30/4,827.08 = 2,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.30x = 4,827.08 × 2,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.30x = 9,682,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,832.86/3,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.87

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