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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.15, 4,865.78 and 2,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.15, 4,865.78 and 2,034.06 is: 2,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.15 : 4,865.78 = 2,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.15/4,865.78 = 2,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.15x = 4,865.78 × 2,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.15x = 9,897,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,288.47/3,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.62

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