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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.53, 4,858.57 and 2,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.53, 4,858.57 and 2,028.55 is: 2,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.53 : 4,858.57 = 2,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.53/4,858.57 = 2,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.53x = 4,858.57 × 2,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.53x = 9,855,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,831.74/3,520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.53

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