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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.13, 4,475.66 and 2,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.13, 4,475.66 and 2,065.77 is: 2,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.13 : 4,475.66 = 2,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.13/4,475.66 = 2,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.13x = 4,475.66 × 2,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.13x = 9,245,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,673.83/3,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.09

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