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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.66, 4,934.68 and 2,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.66, 4,934.68 and 2,004.26 is: 2,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.66 : 4,934.68 = 2,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.66/4,934.68 = 2,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.66x = 4,934.68 × 2,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.66x = 9,890,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,381.74/3,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.03

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