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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.83, 4,775.90 and 2,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.83, 4,775.90 and 2,044.50 is: 2,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.83 : 4,775.90 = 2,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.83/4,775.90 = 2,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.83x = 4,775.90 × 2,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.83x = 9,764,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,317.33/3,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.38

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