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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.15, 4,856.37 and 2,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.15, 4,856.37 and 2,027.06 is: 2,797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.15 : 4,856.37 = 2,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.15/4,856.37 = 2,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.15x = 4,856.37 × 2,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.15x = 9,844,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844,157.91/3,519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.31

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