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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.55, 4,868.51 and 2,034.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.55, 4,868.51 and 2,034.95 is: 2,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.55 : 4,868.51 = 2,034.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.55/4,868.51 = 2,034.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.55x = 4,868.51 × 2,034.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.55x = 9,907,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,907,139.91/3,527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.50

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