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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.75, 4,856.96 and 2,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.75, 4,856.96 and 2,027.43 is: 2,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.75 : 4,856.96 = 2,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.75/4,856.96 = 2,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.75x = 4,856.96 × 2,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.75x = 9,847,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,151.48/3,519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.68

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