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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.72, 4,833.42 and 2,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.72, 4,833.42 and 2,010.28 is: 2,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.72 : 4,833.42 = 2,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.72/4,833.42 = 2,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.72x = 4,833.42 × 2,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.72x = 9,716,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,527.56/3,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.99

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