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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.54, 4,656.96 and 2,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.54, 4,656.96 and 2,047.67 is: 2,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.54 : 4,656.96 = 2,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.54/4,656.96 = 2,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.54x = 4,656.96 × 2,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.54x = 9,535,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,917.28/3,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.68

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