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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.71, 4,483.26 and 2,070.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.71, 4,483.26 and 2,070.33 is: 2,857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.71 : 4,483.26 = 2,070.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.71/4,483.26 = 2,070.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.71x = 4,483.26 × 2,070.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.71x = 9,281,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,827.68/3,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.96

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