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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.55, 4,828.99 and 2,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.55, 4,828.99 and 2,007.42 is: 2,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.55 : 4,828.99 = 2,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.55/4,828.99 = 2,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.55x = 4,828.99 × 2,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.55x = 9,693,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,838.13/3,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.03

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