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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.81, 4,897.41 and 2,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.81, 4,897.41 and 2,056.84 is: 2,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.81 : 4,897.41 = 2,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.81/4,897.41 = 2,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.81x = 4,897.41 × 2,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.81x = 10,073,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,188.78/3,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.47

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