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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.67, 4,876.92 and 2,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.67, 4,876.92 and 2,041.56 is: 2,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.67 : 4,876.92 = 2,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.67/4,876.92 = 2,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.67x = 4,876.92 × 2,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.67x = 9,956,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,524.80/3,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.62

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