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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.98, 4,840.86 and 2,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.98, 4,840.86 and 2,016.14 is: 2,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.98 : 4,840.86 = 2,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.98/4,840.86 = 2,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.98x = 4,840.86 × 2,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.98x = 9,759,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,851.48/3,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.19

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