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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.91, 4,568.63 and 2,179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.91, 4,568.63 and 2,179.59 is: 3,267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.91 : 4,568.63 = 2,179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.91/4,568.63 = 2,179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.91x = 4,568.63 × 2,179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.91x = 9,957,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957,729.36/3,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.07

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