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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.42, 4,620.27 and 2,089.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.42, 4,620.27 and 2,089.27 is: 2,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.42 : 4,620.27 = 2,089.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.42/4,620.27 = 2,089.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.42x = 4,620.27 × 2,089.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.42x = 9,652,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,991.50/3,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.85

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