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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.61, 4,864.28 and 2,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.61, 4,864.28 and 2,012.34 is: 2,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.61 : 4,864.28 = 2,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.61/4,864.28 = 2,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.61x = 4,864.28 × 2,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.61x = 9,788,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,575.15/3,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.21

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