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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.74, 4,845.49 and 2,018.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.74, 4,845.49 and 2,018.59 is: 2,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.74 : 4,845.49 = 2,018.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.74/4,845.49 = 2,018.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.74x = 4,845.49 × 2,018.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.74x = 9,781,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,040.50/3,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.03

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