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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.45, 4,829.70 and 2,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.45, 4,829.70 and 2,007.52 is: 2,770.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.45 : 4,829.70 = 2,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.45/4,829.70 = 2,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.45x = 4,829.70 × 2,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.45x = 9,695,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,714.80/3,499.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.64

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