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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.36, 4,834.56 and 2,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.36, 4,834.56 and 2,011.28 is: 2,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.36 : 4,834.56 = 2,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.36/4,834.56 = 2,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.36x = 4,834.56 × 2,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.36x = 9,723,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,653.84/3,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.52

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