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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.52, 4,607.64 and 2,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.52, 4,607.64 and 2,063.16 is: 2,847.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.52 : 4,607.64 = 2,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.52/4,607.64 = 2,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.52x = 4,607.64 × 2,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.52x = 9,506,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,506,298.54/3,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.46

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