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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.95, 4,934.59 and 2,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.95, 4,934.59 and 2,004.09 is: 2,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.95 : 4,934.59 = 2,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.95/4,934.59 = 2,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.95x = 4,934.59 × 2,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.95x = 9,889,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,362.47/3,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.52

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