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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.73, 4,888.87 and 2,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.73, 4,888.87 and 2,050.71 is: 2,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.73 : 4,888.87 = 2,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.73/4,888.87 = 2,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.73x = 4,888.87 × 2,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.73x = 10,025,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,654.60/3,542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.92

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