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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.59, 4,837.71 and 2,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.59, 4,837.71 and 2,013.60 is: 2,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.59 : 4,837.71 = 2,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.59/4,837.71 = 2,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.59x = 4,837.71 × 2,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.59x = 9,741,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,741,212.86/3,505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.77

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