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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523, 4,861.77 and 2,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523, 4,861.77 and 2,030.92 is: 2,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523 : 4,861.77 = 2,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523/4,861.77 = 2,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523x = 4,861.77 × 2,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523x = 9,873,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,865.93/3,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.69

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