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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.34, 4,831.68 and 2,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.34, 4,831.68 and 2,009.62 is: 2,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.34 : 4,831.68 = 2,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.34/4,831.68 = 2,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.34x = 4,831.68 × 2,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.34x = 9,709,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709,840.76/3,501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.18

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