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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.77, 4,829.19 and 2,556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.77, 4,829.19 and 2,556.06 is: 3,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.77 : 4,829.19 = 2,556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.77/4,829.19 = 2,556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.77x = 4,829.19 × 2,556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.77x = 12,343,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,689.81/3,501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.99

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