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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.21, 4,879.46 and 2,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.21, 4,879.46 and 2,044.06 is: 2,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.21 : 4,879.46 = 2,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.21/4,879.46 = 2,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.21x = 4,879.46 × 2,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.21x = 9,973,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,901.92/3,535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.31

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