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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.63, 4,869.45 and 2,016.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.63, 4,869.45 and 2,016.15 is: 2,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.63 : 4,869.45 = 2,016.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.63/4,869.45 = 2,016.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.63x = 4,869.45 × 2,016.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.63x = 9,817,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,541.62/3,528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.25

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