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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.35, 4,828.95 and 2,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.35, 4,828.95 and 2,006.24 is: 2,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.35 : 4,828.95 = 2,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.35/4,828.95 = 2,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.35x = 4,828.95 × 2,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.35x = 9,688,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,008.50/3,499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.52

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