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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.06, 4,474.72 and 2,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.06, 4,474.72 and 2,064.36 is: 2,848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.06 : 4,474.72 = 2,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.06/4,474.72 = 2,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.06x = 4,474.72 × 2,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.06x = 9,237,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,432.98/3,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.37

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