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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.79, 4,861.01 and 2,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.79, 4,861.01 and 2,030.77 is: 2,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.79 : 4,861.01 = 2,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.79/4,861.01 = 2,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.79x = 4,861.01 × 2,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.79x = 9,871,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871,586.20/3,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.21

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