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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.74, 4,857.16 and 2,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.74, 4,857.16 and 2,027.72 is: 2,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.74 : 4,857.16 = 2,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.74/4,857.16 = 2,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.74x = 4,857.16 × 2,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.74x = 9,848,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,960.48/3,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.21

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