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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.97, 4,754.08 and 2,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.97, 4,754.08 and 2,028.71 is: 2,799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.97 : 4,754.08 = 2,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.97/4,754.08 = 2,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.97x = 4,754.08 × 2,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.97x = 9,644,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,649.64/3,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.63

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