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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.08, 4,755.94 and 2,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.08, 4,755.94 and 2,049.64 is: 2,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.08 : 4,755.94 = 2,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.08/4,755.94 = 2,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.08x = 4,755.94 × 2,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.08x = 9,747,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747,964.86/3,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.89

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