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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.98, 4,778.67 and 2,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.98, 4,778.67 and 2,046.59 is: 2,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.98 : 4,778.67 = 2,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.98/4,778.67 = 2,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.98x = 4,778.67 × 2,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.98x = 9,779,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,987.62/3,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.16

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