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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.02, 4,856.51 and 2,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.02, 4,856.51 and 2,027.23 is: 2,797.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.02 : 4,856.51 = 2,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.02/4,856.51 = 2,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.02x = 4,856.51 × 2,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.02x = 9,845,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,244.29/3,519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.72

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