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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.49, 4,583.44 and 2,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.49, 4,583.44 and 2,063.14 is: 2,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.49 : 4,583.44 = 2,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.49/4,583.44 = 2,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.49x = 4,583.44 × 2,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.49x = 9,456,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,268.09/3,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.14

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