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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.81, 4,834.73 and 2,011.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.81, 4,834.73 and 2,011.79 is: 2,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.81 : 4,834.73 = 2,011.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.81/4,834.73 = 2,011.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.81x = 4,834.73 × 2,011.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.81x = 9,726,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,427.23/3,503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.96

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