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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.52, 4,916.97 and 2,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.52, 4,916.97 and 2,070.74 is: 2,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.52 : 4,916.97 = 2,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.52/4,916.97 = 2,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.52x = 4,916.97 × 2,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.52x = 10,181,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,766.46/3,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.02

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