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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.54, 4,837.65 and 2,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.54, 4,837.65 and 2,013.55 is: 2,778.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.54 : 4,837.65 = 2,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.54/4,837.65 = 2,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.54x = 4,837.65 × 2,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.54x = 9,740,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,850.16/3,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.70

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