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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.95, 4,655.25 and 2,047.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.95, 4,655.25 and 2,047.62 is: 2,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.95 : 4,655.25 = 2,047.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.95/4,655.25 = 2,047.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.95x = 4,655.25 × 2,047.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.95x = 9,532,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,183.01/3,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.23

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