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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.52, 4,837.58 and 2,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.52, 4,837.58 and 2,013.91 is: 2,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.52 : 4,837.58 = 2,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.52/4,837.58 = 2,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.52x = 4,837.58 × 2,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.52x = 9,742,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742,426.55/3,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.17

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