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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.61, 4,866.74 and 2,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.61, 4,866.74 and 2,034.59 is: 2,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.61 : 4,866.74 = 2,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.61/4,866.74 = 2,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.61x = 4,866.74 × 2,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.61x = 9,901,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,793.66/3,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.74

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