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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.08, 4,778.01 and 2,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.08, 4,778.01 and 2,046.24 is: 2,824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.08 : 4,778.01 = 2,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.08/4,778.01 = 2,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.08x = 4,778.01 × 2,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.08x = 9,776,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,776,955.18/3,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.02

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