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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.85, 4,832.99 and 2,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.85, 4,832.99 and 2,010.23 is: 2,774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.85 : 4,832.99 = 2,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.85/4,832.99 = 2,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.85x = 4,832.99 × 2,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.85x = 9,715,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,445.77/3,501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.38

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