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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.38, 4,862.46 and 2,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.38, 4,862.46 and 2,073.93 is: 3,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.38 : 4,862.46 = 2,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.38/4,862.46 = 2,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.38x = 4,862.46 × 2,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.38x = 10,084,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,401.67/3,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.27

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