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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.97, 4,858.89 and 2,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.97, 4,858.89 and 2,029.09 is: 2,799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.97 : 4,858.89 = 2,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.97/4,858.89 = 2,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.97x = 4,858.89 × 2,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.97x = 9,859,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,125.11/3,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.32

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