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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.94, 4,545.74 and 2,447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.94, 4,545.74 and 2,447.66 is: 3,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.94 : 4,545.74 = 2,447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.94/4,545.74 = 2,447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.94x = 4,545.74 × 2,447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.94x = 11,126,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126,425.97/3,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.74

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