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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.97, 4,476.05 and 2,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.97, 4,476.05 and 2,063.81 is: 2,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.97 : 4,476.05 = 2,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.97/4,476.05 = 2,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.97x = 4,476.05 × 2,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.97x = 9,237,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,684.05/3,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.53

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