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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.95, 4,861.04 and 2,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.95, 4,861.04 and 2,030.93 is: 2,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.95 : 4,861.04 = 2,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.95/4,861.04 = 2,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.95x = 4,861.04 × 2,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.95x = 9,872,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,872,431.97/3,522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.32

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