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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.86, 4,634.97 and 2,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.86, 4,634.97 and 2,047.33 is: 3,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.86 : 4,634.97 = 2,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.86/4,634.97 = 2,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.86x = 4,634.97 × 2,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.86x = 9,489,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,313.13/3,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.09

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