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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.62, 4,912.65 and 2,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.62, 4,912.65 and 2,045.34 is: 3,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.62 : 4,912.65 = 2,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.62/4,912.65 = 2,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.62x = 4,912.65 × 2,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.62x = 10,048,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048,039.55/3,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.65

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