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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,500.06, 4,828.56 and 2,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,500.06, 4,828.56 and 2,102 is: 2,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,500.06 : 4,828.56 = 2,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,500.06/4,828.56 = 2,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,500.06x = 4,828.56 × 2,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,500.06x = 10,149,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,633.12/3,500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.85

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