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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.59, 4,845.81 and 2,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.59, 4,845.81 and 2,019.17 is: 2,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.59 : 4,845.81 = 2,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.59/4,845.81 = 2,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.59x = 4,845.81 × 2,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.59x = 9,784,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,489.95/3,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.34

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