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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.30, 4,831.56 and 2,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.30, 4,831.56 and 2,009.01 is: 2,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.30 : 4,831.56 = 2,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.30/4,831.56 = 2,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.30x = 4,831.56 × 2,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.30x = 9,706,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,652.36/3,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.30

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