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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.66, 4,832.70 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.66, 4,832.70 and 2,009.88 is: 2,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.66 : 4,832.70 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.66/4,832.70 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.66x = 4,832.70 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.66x = 9,713,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,147.08/3,501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.87

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