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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.95, 4,856.45 and 2,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.95, 4,856.45 and 2,027.35 is: 2,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.95 : 4,856.45 = 2,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.95/4,856.45 = 2,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.95x = 4,856.45 × 2,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.95x = 9,845,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,723.91/3,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.92

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