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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.67, 4,832.70 and 2,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.67, 4,832.70 and 2,009.70 is: 2,772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.67 : 4,832.70 = 2,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.67/4,832.70 = 2,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.67x = 4,832.70 × 2,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.67x = 9,712,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,712,277.19/3,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.83

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