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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.21, 4,757.16 and 2,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.21, 4,757.16 and 2,030.96 is: 2,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.21 : 4,757.16 = 2,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.21/4,757.16 = 2,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.21x = 4,757.16 × 2,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.21x = 9,661,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661,577.89/3,447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.72

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