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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.94, 4,688.49 and 2,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.94, 4,688.49 and 2,053.27 is: 2,833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.94 : 4,688.49 = 2,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.94/4,688.49 = 2,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.94x = 4,688.49 × 2,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.94x = 9,626,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,712.42/3,397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.11

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