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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.97, 4,840.86 and 2,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.97, 4,840.86 and 2,016.13 is: 2,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.97 : 4,840.86 = 2,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.97/4,840.86 = 2,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.97x = 4,840.86 × 2,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.97x = 9,759,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,803.07/3,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.18

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