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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.66, 4,478.31 and 2,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.66, 4,478.31 and 2,049.54 is: 2,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.66 : 4,478.31 = 2,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.66/4,478.31 = 2,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.66x = 4,478.31 × 2,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.66x = 9,178,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178,475.48/3,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.05

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