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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.31, 4,832.47 and 2,010.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.31, 4,832.47 and 2,010.21 is: 2,774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.31 : 4,832.47 = 2,010.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.31/4,832.47 = 2,010.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.31x = 4,832.47 × 2,010.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.31x = 9,714,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,279.52/3,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.47

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