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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.23, 4,858.79 and 2,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.23, 4,858.79 and 2,029.03 is: 2,799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.23 : 4,858.79 = 2,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.23/4,858.79 = 2,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.23x = 4,858.79 × 2,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.23x = 9,858,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,858,620.53/3,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.77

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