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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.77, 4,476.56 and 2,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.77, 4,476.56 and 2,049.41 is: 2,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.77 : 4,476.56 = 2,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.77/4,476.56 = 2,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.77x = 4,476.56 × 2,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.77x = 9,174,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,307.77/3,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.41

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