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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.79, 4,476.53 and 2,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.79, 4,476.53 and 2,065.46 is: 2,851.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.79 : 4,476.53 = 2,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.79/4,476.53 = 2,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.79x = 4,476.53 × 2,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.79x = 9,246,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246,076.43/3,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.27

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