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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.63, 4,835.48 and 2,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.63, 4,835.48 and 2,877.27 is: 3,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.63 : 4,835.48 = 2,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.63/4,835.48 = 2,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.63x = 4,835.48 × 2,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.63x = 13,912,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912,967.15/3,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.49

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