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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.61, 4,868.33 and 2,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.61, 4,868.33 and 2,035.59 is: 2,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.61 : 4,868.33 = 2,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.61/4,868.33 = 2,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.61x = 4,868.33 × 2,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.61x = 9,909,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,895.43/3,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.24

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