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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.45, 4,858.68 and 2,028.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.45, 4,858.68 and 2,028.43 is: 2,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.45 : 4,858.68 = 2,028.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.45/4,858.68 = 2,028.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.45x = 4,858.68 × 2,028.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.45x = 9,855,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,492.27/3,520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.50

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