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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.55, 4,871.40 and 2,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.55, 4,871.40 and 2,037.26 is: 2,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.55 : 4,871.40 = 2,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.55/4,871.40 = 2,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.55x = 4,871.40 × 2,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.55x = 9,924,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924,284.01/3,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.77

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