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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.71, 4,756.47 and 2,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.71, 4,756.47 and 2,030.46 is: 2,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.71 : 4,756.47 = 2,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.71/4,756.47 = 2,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.71x = 4,756.47 × 2,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.71x = 9,657,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,822.08/3,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.04

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