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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.92, 4,209.55 and 2,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.92, 4,209.55 and 2,383.83 is: 3,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.92 : 4,209.55 = 2,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.92/4,209.55 = 2,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.92x = 4,209.55 × 2,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.92x = 10,034,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,845.62/3,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.36

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