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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.97, 4,858.68 and 2,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.97, 4,858.68 and 2,008.34 is: 2,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.97 : 4,858.68 = 2,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.97/4,858.68 = 2,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.97x = 4,858.68 × 2,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.97x = 9,757,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,910.18/3,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.37

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