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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.82, 4,865.92 and 2,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.82, 4,865.92 and 2,034.55 is: 2,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.82 : 4,865.92 = 2,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.82/4,865.92 = 2,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.82x = 4,865.92 × 2,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.82x = 9,899,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,969.98/3,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.05

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