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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.93, 4,856.59 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.93, 4,856.59 and 2,103 is: 2,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.93 : 4,856.59 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.93/4,856.59 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.93x = 4,856.59 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.93x = 10,213,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,408.77/3,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.59

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