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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.67, 4,886.23 and 2,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.67, 4,886.23 and 2,049.06 is: 2,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.67 : 4,886.23 = 2,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.67/4,886.23 = 2,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.67x = 4,886.23 × 2,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.67x = 10,012,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,178.44/3,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.76

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