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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.40, 4,855.71 and 2,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.40, 4,855.71 and 2,027.19 is: 2,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.40 : 4,855.71 = 2,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.40/4,855.71 = 2,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.40x = 4,855.71 × 2,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.40x = 9,843,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,446.75/3,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.71

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