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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.74, 4,846.87 and 2,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.74, 4,846.87 and 2,019.59 is: 2,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.74 : 4,846.87 = 2,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.74/4,846.87 = 2,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.74x = 4,846.87 × 2,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.74x = 9,788,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,690.18/3,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.42

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