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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.50, 4,775.52 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.50, 4,775.52 and 2,063.28 is: 2,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.50 : 4,775.52 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.50/4,775.52 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.50x = 4,775.52 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.50x = 9,853,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,234.91/3,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.34

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