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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.79, 4,473.45 and 2,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.79, 4,473.45 and 2,064.24 is: 2,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.79 : 4,473.45 = 2,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.79/4,473.45 = 2,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.79x = 4,473.45 × 2,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.79x = 9,234,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,274.43/3,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.63

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