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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.97, 4,838.33 and 2,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.97, 4,838.33 and 2,014.36 is: 2,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.97 : 4,838.33 = 2,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.97/4,838.33 = 2,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.97x = 4,838.33 × 2,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.97x = 9,746,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,131.36/3,505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.87

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