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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.55, 4,877.49 and 2,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.55, 4,877.49 and 2,042.07 is: 2,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.55 : 4,877.49 = 2,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.55/4,877.49 = 2,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.55x = 4,877.49 × 2,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.55x = 9,960,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960,176.00/3,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.74

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