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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.68, 4,866.78 and 2,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.68, 4,866.78 and 2,034.54 is: 2,807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.68 : 4,866.78 = 2,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.68/4,866.78 = 2,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.68x = 4,866.78 × 2,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.68x = 9,901,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,658.58/3,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.64

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