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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.91, 4,829.72 and 2,006.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.91, 4,829.72 and 2,006.79 is: 2,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.91 : 4,829.72 = 2,006.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.91/4,829.72 = 2,006.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.91x = 4,829.72 × 2,006.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.91x = 9,692,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,233.80/3,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.28

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