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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.73, 4,829.47 and 2,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.73, 4,829.47 and 2,007.56 is: 2,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.73 : 4,829.47 = 2,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.73/4,829.47 = 2,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.73x = 4,829.47 × 2,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.73x = 9,695,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,450.79/3,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.34

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