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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.51, 4,861.35 and 2,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.51, 4,861.35 and 2,031.24 is: 2,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.51 : 4,861.35 = 2,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.51/4,861.35 = 2,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.51x = 4,861.35 × 2,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.51x = 9,874,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,544.27/3,523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.47

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