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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.69, 4,474.96 and 2,000.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.69, 4,474.96 and 2,000.53 is: 2,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.69 : 4,474.96 = 2,000.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.69/4,474.96 = 2,000.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.69x = 4,474.96 × 2,000.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.69x = 8,952,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,291.73/3,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.06

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