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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.14, 4,858.88 and 2,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.14, 4,858.88 and 2,029.06 is: 2,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.14 : 4,858.88 = 2,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.14/4,858.88 = 2,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.14x = 4,858.88 × 2,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.14x = 9,858,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,858,928.42/3,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.72

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