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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.27, 4,766.67 and 2,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.27, 4,766.67 and 2,038.02 is: 2,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.27 : 4,766.67 = 2,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.27/4,766.67 = 2,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.27x = 4,766.67 × 2,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.27x = 9,714,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,550.92/3,454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.33

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