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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.59, 4,872.44 and 2,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.59, 4,872.44 and 2,038.78 is: 2,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.59 : 4,872.44 = 2,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.59/4,872.44 = 2,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.59x = 4,872.44 × 2,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.59x = 9,933,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,833.22/3,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.65

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