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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.76, 4,871.34 and 2,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.76, 4,871.34 and 2,037.26 is: 2,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.76 : 4,871.34 = 2,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.76/4,871.34 = 2,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.76x = 4,871.34 × 2,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.76x = 9,924,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924,186.13/3,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.58

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