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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.42, 4,757.01 and 2,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.42, 4,757.01 and 2,030.78 is: 2,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.42 : 4,757.01 = 2,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.42/4,757.01 = 2,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.42x = 4,757.01 × 2,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.42x = 9,660,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,416.98/3,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.22

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