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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.61, 4,677.84 and 2,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.61, 4,677.84 and 2,063.10 is: 2,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.61 : 4,677.84 = 2,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.61/4,677.84 = 2,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.61x = 4,677.84 × 2,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.61x = 9,650,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650,851.70/3,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.19

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