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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.77, 4,866.44 and 2,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.77, 4,866.44 and 2,034.58 is: 2,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.77 : 4,866.44 = 2,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.77/4,866.44 = 2,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.77x = 4,866.44 × 2,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.77x = 9,901,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,139.16/3,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.22

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