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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.97, 4,755.46 and 2,029.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.97, 4,755.46 and 2,029.71 is: 2,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.97 : 4,755.46 = 2,029.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.97/4,755.46 = 2,029.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.97x = 4,755.46 × 2,029.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.97x = 9,652,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,204.72/3,445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.01

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