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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.54, 4,828.14 and 2,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.54, 4,828.14 and 2,006.88 is: 2,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.54 : 4,828.14 = 2,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.54/4,828.14 = 2,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.54x = 4,828.14 × 2,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.54x = 9,689,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,497.60/3,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.58

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