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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.83, 4,835.66 and 2,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.83, 4,835.66 and 2,176.96 is: 3,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.83 : 4,835.66 = 2,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.83/4,835.66 = 2,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.83x = 4,835.66 × 2,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.83x = 10,527,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527,038.39/3,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.30

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