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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.51, 4,828.47 and 2,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.51, 4,828.47 and 2,657.83 is: 3,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.51 : 4,828.47 = 2,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.51/4,828.47 = 2,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.51x = 4,828.47 × 2,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.51x = 12,833,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,252.42/3,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.21

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