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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.67, 4,773.32 and 2,043.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.67, 4,773.32 and 2,043.49 is: 2,819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.67 : 4,773.32 = 2,043.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.67/4,773.32 = 2,043.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.67x = 4,773.32 × 2,043.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.67x = 9,754,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,231.69/3,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.41

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