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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.66, 4,869.47 and 2,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.66, 4,869.47 and 2,016.29 is: 2,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.66 : 4,869.47 = 2,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.66/4,869.47 = 2,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.66x = 4,869.47 × 2,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.66x = 9,818,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,818,236.80/3,528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.43

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