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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.44, 4,206.72 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.44, 4,206.72 and 2,053.44 is: 2,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.44 : 4,206.72 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.44/4,206.72 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.44x = 4,206.72 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.44x = 8,638,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,247.12/3,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.73

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