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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.49, 4,862.28 and 2,031.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.49, 4,862.28 and 2,031.47 is: 2,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.49 : 4,862.28 = 2,031.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.49/4,862.28 = 2,031.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.49x = 4,862.28 × 2,031.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.49x = 9,877,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,575.95/3,523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.35

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