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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.59, 4,826.79 and 2,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.59, 4,826.79 and 2,005.56 is: 2,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.59 : 4,826.79 = 2,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.59/4,826.79 = 2,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.59x = 4,826.79 × 2,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.59x = 9,680,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,416.95/3,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.95

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