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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.47, 4,341.22 and 2,027.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.47, 4,341.22 and 2,027.79 is: 2,797.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.47 : 4,341.22 = 2,027.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.47/4,341.22 = 2,027.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.47x = 4,341.22 × 2,027.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.47x = 8,803,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,803,077.43/3,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.77

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