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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.67, 4,478.34 and 2,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.67, 4,478.34 and 2,066.31 is: 2,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.67 : 4,478.34 = 2,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.67/4,478.34 = 2,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.67x = 4,478.34 × 2,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.67x = 9,253,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253,638.73/3,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.07

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