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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.48, 4,617.69 and 2,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.48, 4,617.69 and 2,003.86 is: 2,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.48 : 4,617.69 = 2,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.48/4,617.69 = 2,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.48x = 4,617.69 × 2,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.48x = 9,253,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253,197.75/3,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.40

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