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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.93, 4,858.71 and 2,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.93, 4,858.71 and 2,028.44 is: 2,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.93 : 4,858.71 = 2,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.93/4,858.71 = 2,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.93x = 4,858.71 × 2,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.93x = 9,855,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,600.71/3,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.95

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