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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.65, 4,853.40 and 2,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.65, 4,853.40 and 2,064.36 is: 3,094.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.65 : 4,853.40 = 2,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.65/4,853.40 = 2,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.65x = 4,853.40 × 2,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.65x = 10,019,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,175.28/3,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.58

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