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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.55, 4,546.31 and 2,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.55, 4,546.31 and 2,034.81 is: 2,808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.55 : 4,546.31 = 2,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.55/4,546.31 = 2,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.55x = 4,546.31 × 2,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.55x = 9,250,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,866.88/3,293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.78

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