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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.53, 4,619.69 and 2,021.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.53, 4,619.69 and 2,021.47 is: 2,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.53 : 4,619.69 = 2,021.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.53/4,619.69 = 2,021.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.53x = 4,619.69 × 2,021.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.53x = 9,338,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,554.64/3,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.69

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