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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.78, 4,584.83 and 2,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.78, 4,584.83 and 2,063.21 is: 2,848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.78 : 4,584.83 = 2,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.78/4,584.83 = 2,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.78x = 4,584.83 × 2,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.78x = 9,459,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,433.86/3,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.56

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