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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.11, 4,562.37 and 2,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.11, 4,562.37 and 2,047.83 is: 2,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.11 : 4,562.37 = 2,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.11/4,562.37 = 2,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.11x = 4,562.37 × 2,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.11x = 9,342,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,958.16/3,307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.11

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