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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.59, 4,871.06 and 2,037.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.59, 4,871.06 and 2,037.78 is: 2,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.59 : 4,871.06 = 2,037.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.59/4,871.06 = 2,037.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.59x = 4,871.06 × 2,037.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.59x = 9,926,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,926,148.65/3,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.27

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