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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.58, 4,846.91 and 2,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.58, 4,846.91 and 2,019.66 is: 2,787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.58 : 4,846.91 = 2,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.58/4,846.91 = 2,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.58x = 4,846.91 × 2,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.58x = 9,789,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,100.15/3,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.67

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