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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,515.63, 4,850.97 and 2,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,515.63, 4,850.97 and 2,023.31 is: 2,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,515.63 : 4,850.97 = 2,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,515.63/4,850.97 = 2,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,515.63x = 4,850.97 × 2,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,515.63x = 9,814,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,991.86/3,515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.82

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