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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.62, 4,753.59 and 2,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.62, 4,753.59 and 2,047.38 is: 2,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.62 : 4,753.59 = 2,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.62/4,753.59 = 2,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.62x = 4,753.59 × 2,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.62x = 9,732,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,405.09/3,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.39

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