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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.79, 4,619.02 and 2,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.79, 4,619.02 and 2,002.84 is: 2,763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.79 : 4,619.02 = 2,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.79/4,619.02 = 2,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.79x = 4,619.02 × 2,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.79x = 9,251,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,158.02/3,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.36

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