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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.73, 4,676.54 and 2,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.73, 4,676.54 and 2,062.40 is: 2,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.73 : 4,676.54 = 2,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.73/4,676.54 = 2,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.73x = 4,676.54 × 2,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.73x = 9,644,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,862.40/3,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.16

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