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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.23, 4,828.78 and 2,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.23, 4,828.78 and 2,007.06 is: 2,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.23 : 4,828.78 = 2,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.23/4,828.78 = 2,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.23x = 4,828.78 × 2,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.23x = 9,691,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691,651.19/3,499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.65

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