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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.81, 4,864.79 and 2,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.81, 4,864.79 and 2,032.45 is: 2,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.81 : 4,864.79 = 2,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.81/4,864.79 = 2,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.81x = 4,864.79 × 2,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.81x = 9,887,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,435.35/3,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.10

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