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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.36, 4,589.24 and 2,647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.36, 4,589.24 and 2,647.82 is: 3,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.36 : 4,589.24 = 2,647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.36/4,589.24 = 2,647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.36x = 4,589.24 × 2,647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.36x = 12,151,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151,481.46/3,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.72

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