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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.41, 4,827.65 and 2,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.41, 4,827.65 and 2,005.29 is: 2,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.41 : 4,827.65 = 2,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.41/4,827.65 = 2,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.41x = 4,827.65 × 2,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.41x = 9,680,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,838.27/3,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.21

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