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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.84, 4,670.46 and 2,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.84, 4,670.46 and 2,057.27 is: 2,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.84 : 4,670.46 = 2,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.84/4,670.46 = 2,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.84x = 4,670.46 × 2,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.84x = 9,608,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608,363.61/3,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.49

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