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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.78, 4,828.14 and 2,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.78, 4,828.14 and 2,006.58 is: 2,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.78 : 4,828.14 = 2,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.78/4,828.14 = 2,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.78x = 4,828.14 × 2,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.78x = 9,688,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,049.16/3,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.98

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