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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.66, 4,861.52 and 2,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.66, 4,861.52 and 2,030.49 is: 2,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.66 : 4,861.52 = 2,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.66/4,861.52 = 2,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.66x = 4,861.52 × 2,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.66x = 9,871,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871,278.88/3,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.22

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