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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.50, 4,755.60 and 2,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.50, 4,755.60 and 2,049.06 is: 2,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.50 : 4,755.60 = 2,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.50/4,755.60 = 2,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.50x = 4,755.60 × 2,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.50x = 9,744,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,509.74/3,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.18

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