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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.73, 4,862.72 and 2,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.73, 4,862.72 and 2,031.63 is: 2,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.73 : 4,862.72 = 2,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.73/4,862.72 = 2,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.73x = 4,862.72 × 2,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.73x = 9,879,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879,237.68/3,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.63

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