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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.66, 4,835.46 and 2,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.66, 4,835.46 and 2,011.88 is: 2,776.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.66 : 4,835.46 = 2,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.66/4,835.46 = 2,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.66x = 4,835.46 × 2,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.66x = 9,728,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,365.26/3,503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.63

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