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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.66, 4,829.97 and 2,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.66, 4,829.97 and 2,007.91 is: 2,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.66 : 4,829.97 = 2,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.66/4,829.97 = 2,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.66x = 4,829.97 × 2,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.66x = 9,698,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698,145.06/3,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.17

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