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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.67, 4,764.39 and 2,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.67, 4,764.39 and 2,035.28 is: 2,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.67 : 4,764.39 = 2,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.67/4,764.39 = 2,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.67x = 4,764.39 × 2,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.67x = 9,696,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,867.68/3,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.33

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