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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.67, 4,771.94 and 2,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.67, 4,771.94 and 2,042.49 is: 2,818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.67 : 4,771.94 = 2,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.67/4,771.94 = 2,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.67x = 4,771.94 × 2,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.67x = 9,746,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,639.74/3,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.03

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