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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.42, 4,829.16 and 2,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.42, 4,829.16 and 2,007.37 is: 2,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.42 : 4,829.16 = 2,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.42/4,829.16 = 2,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.42x = 4,829.16 × 2,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.42x = 9,693,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,910.91/3,499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.15

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