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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.02, 4,873.86 and 2,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.02, 4,873.86 and 2,273.97 is: 3,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.02 : 4,873.86 = 2,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.02/4,873.86 = 2,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.02x = 4,873.86 × 2,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.02x = 11,083,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,011.42/3,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.20

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