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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.97, 4,835.34 and 2,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.97, 4,835.34 and 2,012.13 is: 2,776.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.97 : 4,835.34 = 2,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.97/4,835.34 = 2,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.97x = 4,835.34 × 2,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.97x = 9,729,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,729,332.67/3,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.66

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