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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.74, 4,909.89 and 2,065.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.74, 4,909.89 and 2,065.11 is: 2,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.74 : 4,909.89 = 2,065.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.74/4,909.89 = 2,065.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.74x = 4,909.89 × 2,065.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.74x = 10,139,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139,462.94/3,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.97

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